There were 4,357 students enrolled in Macon County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.2% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Macon County Schools roughly covers 12 schools within Macon County and has a main office in Franklin.
Among the 12 schools in Macon County Schools, Franklin High School recorded the highest enrollment of 990 students in the 2023-24 school year.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 990 |
| Mountain View Intermediate School | 600 |
| Macon Middle School | 574 |
| South Macon Elementary School | 457 |
| Iotla Valley Elementary School | 392 |
| East Franklin Elementary School | 335 |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary School | 325 |
| Highlands School | 322 |
| Macon Early College High School | 135 |
| Union Academy | 106 |
| Nantahala School | 87 |
| Macon Virtual Academy | 34 |
