Enrollment
154
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, NC
Macon Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Macon Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370276002901
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Early College High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Early College High School has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Early College High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276002901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+144% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macon Early College High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macon Early College High School
Macon Early College High School is a small high school in Franklin, North Carolina, enrolling 154 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.5:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 144% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of North Carolina schools, with 154 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Franklin's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (996 students): Macon Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students) and Mountain View Intermediate (614 students) alongside Macon Early College High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macon Early College High School compares
Macon Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 144% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 144% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Macon Early College High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macon County Schools, which includes Macon Early College High School.
$13,154
Per student
+9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 56.4%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Macon Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Macon Early College High School
How many students attend Macon Early College High School?
Macon Early College High School has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Early College High School is 38.5:1, which is 144% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon Early College High School?
46.1% of students at Macon Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Macon Early College High School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Early College High School?
Macon Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macon Early College High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Early College High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Macon Early College High School a good school?
Macon Early College High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Macon Early College High School, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.
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