For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 775 students in Macon County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, GA are Macon County Middle School and Macon County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Vienna Rd
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-7045
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
D. F. Douglass Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
425 Washington St
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Montezuma, GA 31063
(478) 472-6644
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, GA include Macon County Middle School and Macon County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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