For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,746 students in Macon County, AL (there are , serving 142 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Macon County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, AL are Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeltown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 Al Hwy 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 454-8134
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Grades: PK-3
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Franklin Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Grades: 7-8
| 215 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dc Wolfe School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Shorter, AL 36075
(334) 727-1641
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Notasulga High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Grades: 4-6
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon County Area Vocational School
Vocational School
1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-1600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1133 West Old Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi Tuskegee Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4280 U S Highway 29 South
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and Dothan Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
10 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Macon County include: Dc Wolfe School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School, Booker T Washington High School vs. Notasulga High School, George Washington Carver Elementary School vs. Dc Wolfe School
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