For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,210 students in Macon, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 212 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Macon, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon, MO are Macon Senior High School, Macon Middle School and Macon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Macon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Macon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Macon, MO include Macon Senior High School, Macon Middle School and Macon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Macon?
5 public schools are located in Macon.
What percentage of students in Macon go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Macon are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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