NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | 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 951 students in the 2022-23 school year.
North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 951 |
| Macon Middle School | 597 |
| Mountain View Intermediate School | 571 |
| South Macon Elementary School | 469 |
| Iotla Valley Elementary School | 380 |
| East Franklin Elementary School | 358 |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary School | 347 |
| Highlands School | 339 |
| Macon Early College High School | 116 |
| Union Academy | 107 |
| Nantahala School | 84 |
| Macon Virtual Academy | 28 |
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