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Macon Early College High School

Q: Is Macon Early College High School a good school?

Macon Early College High School ranks 158 th of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 641 North Carolina High Schools

Better than 75% of North Carolina high schools

Summary

Macon Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Franklin, North Carolina, part of the Macon County Schools district. Despite serving a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, this school consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in the state, significantly outperforming the district and state averages in academic metrics.

Macon Early College High School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 92.5% of students proficient or better in end-of-course English II assessments, compared to just 57.3% for the district and 59.6% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 83.3% to 90.6% in recent years, well above the district and state averages. This strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

Interestingly, Bartram Academy and Franklin High, two nearby schools, do not match Macon Early College High School's academic achievements. Additionally, despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Macon Early College High School's per-student spending is lower than these nearby schools, suggesting the school is able to deliver exceptional educational outcomes with relatively fewer resources.

154

Students ?

74.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,764

Per pupil spending ?

98.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

77 Siler Farm Road
Franklin, NC 28734-1036

(828) 524-2002

District: Macon County Schools

Feeder schools for Macon Early College High School:

Elementary:	Cartoogechaye Elementary
	East Franklin Elementary
	Iotla Valley Elementary
	South Macon Elementary
Middle:	Macon Middle School
	Mountain View Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2021 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (72% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2021

!Large classes — about 74 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg51%

North Carolina avg53%

158^th of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 22 pts since 2021

From top 3% (2021) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Macon County Schools

113^th of 242Macon County Schools among North Carolina districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	158 of 641	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	127 of 640	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	109 of 626	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	92.8	48 of 621	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	15 of 594	97.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	166 of 610	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	139 of 602	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	135 of 588	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.5	64 of 594	89.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	103 of 462	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.1	44 of 449	90.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	125 of 606	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	114 of 613	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	89 of 597	85.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	86.6	109 of 607	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	91.2	73 of 602	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	94.3	47 of 585	92.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	197 of 542	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	143 of 553	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	93 of 537	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	89.5	56 of 534	89.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2024)82nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)79th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)78th percentile~ school

Female (2025)73rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)64th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English II92%+33 vs state

Math III68%~ state avg

Math I67%+32 vs state

Biology61%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)		EOG Reading (2025)		EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Macon Early College High School	Public	9-12	77 Siler Farm Road	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 524-2002	154	2	74.3	98.1%	98 (63.6%)	1 (0.6%)	45 (29.2%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	74.6	158^th of 641 public high schools	75.4%		81.7	127^th of 640 public high schools	80.2%	31	61.0	92.5	66.7	67.6						$5,764	$103	$5,661
Franklin High	Public	9-12	100 Panther Drive	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 524-6467	996	47	21.2	46.3%	685 (68.8%)	8 (0.8%)	260 (26.1%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.4%)	48.6	313^th of 641 public high schools	51.2%		52.7	283^rd of 640 public high schools	55.8%	30	50.7	60.9	25.8	72.1						$9,457	$662	$8,795
Bartram Academy	Public	9-12	158 Union School Rd	Franklin	28734	Macon County	Macon County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 369-1277	102	3	34.6	91.2%	77 (75.5%)	5 (4.9%)	15 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)		8.0								$11,469	$453	$11,015
Blue Ridge Early College	Public	7-12	95 Bobcat Dr	Cashiers	28717	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 743-2646	127	8	16.3	97.6%	59 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	27.4	477^th of 641 public high schools	25.6%		24.2	489^th of 640 public high schools	23.6%	12	43.5	55.0	20.0	17.6	43.5	24.0	43.5	24.0	36.0	$11,670	$875	$10,794
Jackson County Early College	Public	9-12	404 College Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 339-4499	113	2	47.0	97.3%	74 (65.5%)	2 (1.8%)	18 (15.9%)	4 (3.5%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	80.7	133^rd of 641 public high schools	79.3%		87	103^rd of 640 public high schools	83.9%	30	56.4	96.5	64.3	93.8						$7,254	$111	$7,144
Smoky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	100 Smoky Mountain Drive	Sylva	28779	Jackson County	Jackson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 586-2177	881	42	21.1	97.7%	585 (66.4%)	8 (0.9%)	185 (21.0%)	6 (0.7%)	49 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.3%)	47.2	327^th of 641 public high schools	49.0%		39.8	372^nd of 640 public high schools	41.9%	45	43.1	56.3	38.5	71.8						$11,017	$880	$10,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon Early College High School

How many students attend Macon Early College High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Macon Early College High School.

Is Macon Early College High School a good school?

Macon Early College High School ranks 158^th of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Macon Early College High School in?

Macon County Schools

What schools feed into Macon Early College High School?

Macon Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cartoogechaye Elementary
Elementary : East Franklin Elementary
Elementary : Iotla Valley Elementary
Elementary : South Macon Elementary
Middle : Macon Middle School
Middle : Mountain View Intermediate

What is the racial makeup of Macon Early College High School?

Students at Macon Early College High School are 64% White, 29% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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