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Macon County Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 10% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Macon County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oglethorpe, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Macon County School District, which is ranked 194 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite increased per-student spending, Macon County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1064 and 1185 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Schley County Elementary School, which is ranked in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools and has proficiency rates well above the state averages. Macon County Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% to 20.5% in English Language Arts and 12.5% to 17.9% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 34.9% to 43% and 42.6% to 49%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population.

Despite the increase in per-student spending at Macon County Elementary School, from $9,835 in 2016-2017 to $11,101 in 2018-2019, the school's academic performance has not shown corresponding improvements. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning. Addressing the challenges faced by Macon County Elementary School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, with a focus on effective instructional practices, targeted interventions, and strategic resource allocation.

525

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,698

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068

(478) 472-6563

District: Macon County

Students who attend Macon County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Macon County Middle School
High:	Macon County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.3%

Hispanic:

18.1%

White:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2015 → 10th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (18% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 31 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school18%

District avg18%

Georgia avg42%

1,119^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

194^th of 206Macon County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	13.7	1119 of 1238	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.3	1151 of 1248	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.2	1116 of 1242	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	9.7	1182 of 1244	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.0	1097 of 1214	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	12.3	1112 of 1234	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.8	1064 of 1209	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	8.5	1152 of 1205	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.9	1185 of 1233	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	13.2	1122 of 1240	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	5.8	1174 of 1231	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	9.4	1133 of 1225	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.7	1122 of 1201	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.4	1136 of 1212	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.7	1109 of 1183	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	9.1	1081 of 1133	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	7.1	1096 of 1134	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	6.3	1088 of 1125	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.8	1073 of 1101	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science34%-10 vs state

English Language Arts16%-23 vs state

Mathematics15%-31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Macon County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ga Highway 128	Oglethorpe	31068	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-6563	525	35	14.8	100.0%	24 (4.6%)	385 (73.3%)	95 (18.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	13.7	1119^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.6%		12.3	1151^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.8%	32	12.5	20.5	15.2	12.5	17.9	13.6	33.8	$15,698	$1,992	$13,706
Schley County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1997 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0550	604	42	14.2	51.2%	461 (76.3%)	82 (13.6%)	31 (5.1%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	78.7	248^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.7	182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.4%	66	58.0	44.8	62.3	58.4	49.0	63.6	64.9	$14,115	$845	$13,271
Sumter County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	123 Learning Ln	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-1012	724	57	12.7	100.0%	48 (6.6%)	518 (71.5%)	129 (17.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$19,167	$4,094	$15,073
Sumter County Elementary School	Public	2-3	438 Bumphead Rd	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-7835	539	44	12.3	100.0%	35 (6.5%)	411 (76.3%)	73 (13.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)								(n/a)	12.9			20.6				$15,628	$3,411	$12,217
Dooly County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11949 US Highway 41	Pinehurst	31070	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 645-3421	508	34	15.1	100.0%	57 (11.2%)	331 (65.2%)	101 (19.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	10.7	1168^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.9	1209^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.1%	41	11.7	9.3	19.7	16.9	12.0	21.2	19.7	$14,368	$2,885	$11,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County Elementary School

Is Macon County Elementary School a good school?

Macon County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Macon County Elementary School?

Students at Macon County Elementary School are 73% African American, 18% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Macon County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 525 students attended Macon County Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Macon County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Macon County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Macon County Middle School
High : Macon County High School

What district is Macon County Elementary School in?

Macon County

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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