For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 students in Macon, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Macon, IL are Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Macon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Macon, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 198
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 380
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Macon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Macon, IL include Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon?
2 public schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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