Macon County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Macon County

Macon County Schools is a small rural district in central Georgia serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school, with a combined enrollment that keeps each building manageable in size.

State testing data from the most recent year shows proficiency rates well below the state median across every tested subject. In mathematics, proficiency ranges from low single digits in grade eight up to a slightly higher rate in grade seven. English language arts proficiency is similarly low, hovering mostly in the low-to-mid teens across elementary and middle grades, with grade six performing comparatively better. Science shows the highest proficiency rate in the district at grade five; by grade eight, science proficiency drops substantially. Social studies proficiency in grade eight sits at a low rate. Only one year of data is available, so trend information is not present to show whether these results reflect a longer pattern or a recent shift.

The student body is predominantly Black, with Hispanic students making up a meaningful minority share and smaller numbers of Asian, White, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available in the public records reviewed. Special education and English learner enrollment counts were also not reported.

The district's three schools serve a rural area where housing values are below the state average. The median home value across the district's service area is substantially lower than Georgia's benchmark, and the weighted year-over-year change in housing values has been positive. Rental costs, where data exists, are modest. The local economy shows employment levels in line with national norms. These economic conditions may reflect limited educational and professional services locally, typical of rural counties, and suggest families in the area may face real constraints on school choice.

A parent considering Macon County Schools should understand that state assessment results indicate students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks at rates consistent with broader state performance. The district serves a rural community with limited alternative educational options nearby. A parent may want to inquire directly with the district about intervention strategies, tutoring availability, staffing levels, curriculum resources, and any recent or planned improvements in academic support, given the proficiency data. The small size of the district and its schools may work to some parents' advantage in terms of school familiarity and community connection, though it can also limit program variety and specialized services.

No graduation rate was provided in available data, so completion information cannot be assessed here. Information about program breadth, discipline practices, course offerings, and recent district initiatives was not available for this review.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,099

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 77%

White 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Macon County High School

Macon County Middle School

Macon County Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

13%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

15%

Grade 5

11%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

13%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

15%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

19%

Grade 7

16%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$107,342

Year-over-year change+9.2%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$85K to $275K

vs. state typical0.32x

vs. national typical0.29x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
31063	Montezuma	$100K	+6.1%	24.7%
31068	Oglethorpe	$89K	+9.5%	23.2%
31057	Marshallville	$105K	+9.5%	20.6%
31041	Oglethorpe	$85K	+21.1%	9.9%
31076	Reynolds	$142K	+8.1%	9.3%
31711	Andersonville	$129K	+9.1%	6.9%
31806	Ellaville	$182K	-1.8%	2.9%
31030	Fort Valley	$159K	-0.9%	1.5%
31081	Ideal	$191K	+9.1%	0.9%
31069	Perry	$275K	+3.3%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,650/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
31069	Perry	$1,650	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$542/mo

Home price / national median income1.3x

Annual rent / national median income23.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$1,108/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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