Macon High School is a public secondary school in Macon, Missouri.
Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Macon Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macon Senior High School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Macon Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon Senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger/tigerette
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macon Senior High School's ranking?
Macon Senior High School is ranked #758 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Macon Senior High School often compared to?
Macon Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macon Co. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macon Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Macon Senior High School is 51%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Macon Senior High School?
418 students attend Macon Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Macon Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macon Senior High School?
Macon Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Macon Senior High School offer ?
Macon Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macon Senior High School part of?
Macon Senior High School is part of Macon County R-I School District.
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