Macon County High School

Macon County
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
333 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Macon County High School, located at 615 Vienna Road in Montezuma, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Macon County School District. As a rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing academic instruction, vocational preparation, and extracurricular opportunities for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes student achievement and prepares graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, military service, or the workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Macon County High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. These activities are designed to build school spirit, encourage leadership, and provide a sense of belonging within the student body. By balancing traditional classroom learning with community-focused engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who can make positive contributions to both the Montezuma area and the broader society.
333
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    262 (78.7%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (13.2%)
  • White
    17 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County
Phone: (478)472-8579
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 269
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 93
Grade 10 87
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 80
Gender Ratio