- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, NC
Macon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Macon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370276001141
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Macon Middle School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370276001141 · Franklin, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14.4:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Macon Middle School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Macon Middle 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
- This school
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- Cartoogechaye 354
Cartoogechaye Elementary
354 students
What this shows Macon Middle School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon Middle School compares
Macon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Macon Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Middle 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
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon Middle School
How many students attend Macon Middle School?
Macon Middle School has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon Middle School?
54.9% of students at Macon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Macon Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Middle School?
Macon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Middle School ranks #9 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 Middle School, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and South Macon Elementary (465 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.