For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,099 students in Macon County, GA (there are , serving 119 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Macon County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, GA are Macon County Middle School, Macon County Elementary School and Macon County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Macon County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-8579
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D. F. Douglass Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
425 Washington St
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, GA include Macon County Middle School, Macon County Elementary School and Macon County High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
3 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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