Which Macon County school registered biggest enrollment in 2023-24 school year?

Franklin High School had the highest enrollment among Macon County schools, welcoming 990 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 12 schools in Macon County, Mountain View Intermediate School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 600 students, while Macon Middle School welcomed 574 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Franklin High School is part of Macon County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Macon County and has a main office in Franklin.

In the previous school year, Franklin High School also had the highest number of students among Macon County schools.

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.