For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 416 students in Macon, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Macon, MS is Noxubee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Macon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Macon, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noxubee County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noxubee County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16640 Hwy 45, P O Box 490
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4428
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4428
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Noxubee Co Voc Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13002 Hwy 45, P O Box 387
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4225
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4225
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Macon, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Wayne Street
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4120
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4120
Grades: 5-6
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Macon, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Macon, MS include Noxubee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon?
2 public high schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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