- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370276002901
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Macon Early College High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370276002901 · Franklin, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 38.5:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Macon Early College High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Macon Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- This school 154
Macon Early College High School
154 students
What this shows Macon Early College High School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon Early College High School compares
Macon Early College High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~154 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 22.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.