Macon County High School

Macon County
2550 Days RD
Lafayette, TN 37083
964 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Macon County High School, located in Lafayette, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Macon County School District. Committed to both academic rigor and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement through a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Macon County High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and personal interests. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with holistic development opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to the local community and beyond.
964
Total Students
54.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    755 (78.3%)
  • Hispanic
    182 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.6%)
  • Black
    9 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County
Phone: (615)666-4320
Website: http://maconcountyhs.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 242
Grade 10 248
Grade 11 236
Grade 12 238
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Red Boiling Springs School
Macon County
328 Students
415 Hillcrest DR
Red Boiling Spg, TN 37150 (8.6 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th