- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, TN
Macon County High School
Federal NCES profile for Macon County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470255000839
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 964
- students enrolled
Macon County High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN.
School address
District: Macon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470255000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Macon County High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470255000839 · Lafayette, TN High · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon County Junior High School (778 students)
Macon County High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Macon County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macon County High School
964 students
- Macon County J
Macon County Junior High School
778 students
- Fairlane Eleme
Fairlane Elementary
478 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
473 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
442 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
390 students
What this shows Macon County High School reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon County High School compares
Macon County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Macon County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Macon County reports $9,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macon County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairlane Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon County High School
How many students attend Macon County High School?
Macon County High School has 964 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, TN. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon County High School is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon County High School?
The largest demographic group at Macon County High School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Lafayette, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon County High School?
Macon County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macon County High School rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County?
Besides Macon County High School, Macon County also operates Macon County Junior High School (778 students), Fairlane Elementary (478 students), and Central Elementary (473 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.