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.
Franklin High School registered the highest enrollment among Macon County’s 12 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 990 students.
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 name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 951 | 990 | 4.1% |
| Mountain View Intermediate School | 571 | 600 | 5.1% |
| Macon Middle School | 597 | 574 | -3.9% |
| South Macon Elementary School | 469 | 457 | -2.6% |
| Iotla Valley Elementary School | 380 | 392 | 3.2% |
| East Franklin Elementary School | 358 | 335 | -6.4% |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary School | 347 | 325 | -6.3% |
| Highlands School | 339 | 322 | -5% |
| Macon Early College High School | 116 | 135 | 16.4% |
| Union Academy | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Nantahala School | 84 | 87 | 3.6% |
| Macon Virtual Academy | 28 | 34 | 21.4% |
