For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,235 students in Macon County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN are Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Macon County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Boiling Springs School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6000 Clay Co Hw
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Tri County Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2575 North Springs Rd
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN include Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County, TN?
2 public high schools are located in Macon County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County, TN?
Macon County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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