For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,318 students in Macon County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN are Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Macon County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macon County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6000 Clay Co Hw
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Tri County Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2575 North Springs Rd
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN include Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County?
2 public high schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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