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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

Macon County Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1024^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 16% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Macon County Elementary School in Oglethorpe, GA, serves 525 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the Macon County district, where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most encouraging news for parents is that this school is clearly on an upward trajectory. Math proficiency improved dramatically across all grade levels in the most recent testing cycle—3rd grade math nearly doubled from 12.5% to 23.5%, and 5th grade math jumped from 13.6% to 20.3%. Science is a relative strength, with 36.5% of 5th graders proficient, approaching the state average more closely than any other subject. Chronic absenteeism has also fallen by 47% over four years, from 31.6% to 16.7%—now below the state average for the first time. This combination of rising test scores and better attendance suggests recent interventions are taking hold, and the school's overall state ranking (16th percentile) is its best since 2017-2018. The school also appears particularly effective at serving its African American students, who rank in the 27th percentile statewide—higher than the school's overall ranking. Note that English Language Arts scores for the current year have not yet been released by the state; those results will arrive in December.

For context, Schley County Elementary School, just 13.6 miles away, is a top performer (80th percentile) with 3rd grade math proficiency nearly triple Macon County's—but Schley serves only 51% economically disadvantaged students, highlighting the challenges of concentrated poverty. Meanwhile, Dooly County Elementary School, which also serves 100% economically disadvantaged students, trails Macon County significantly: Macon's 3rd grade math (23.5%) is more than double Dooly's (10.5%), and its 5th grade science (36.5%) nearly doubles Dooly's (20.5%). Macon County also spends more per student ($15,698) than either comparison school, and its favorable 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio gives families reason for cautious optimism as the school builds on its recent momentum.

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: Improving — 4th percentile in 2016 → 16th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (25% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 27 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Georgia avg47%

1,024^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 16%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 4% (2016) to bottom 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

185^th of 202Macon 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
2026	18.4	1024 of 1222	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.7	1119 of 1238	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.3	1143 of 1236	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.2	1104 of 1223	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.7	1163 of 1220	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
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%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	605 of 829	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.3	777 of 892	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.3	786 of 879	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.8	717 of 870	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.7	796 of 876	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.1	904 of 1189	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.4	1110 of 1224	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	1063 of 1223	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	1099 of 1212	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.4	1071 of 1206	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	12.8	560 of 583	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	14.0	1072 of 1186	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.3	1102 of 1225	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.6	1178 of 1220	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.7	1087 of 1210	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.4	1193 of 1209	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)27th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)24th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)10th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)4th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science36%-8 vs state

Mathematics20%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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%)	18.4	1024^th of 1222 public elementary schools	16.2%		13.7	1119^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.6%	95	23.5	18.0	20.3	36.5	$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%)	77.4	248^th of 1222 public elementary schools	79.7%		78.7	248^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%		61.7	56.3	68.0	53.2	$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)	25.2				$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%)	9.9	1159^th of 1222 public elementary schools	5.2%		10.7	1168^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.7%	9	10.5	26.8	12.5	20.5	$14,368	$2,885	$11,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon County Elementary School

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

Is Macon County Elementary School a good school?

Macon County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% 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.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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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