For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,006 students in Macon County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, AL are Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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
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 elementary schools in Macon County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown Elementary School, Reeltown High School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?
6 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macon County include: Dc Wolfe School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School vs. Dc Wolfe School, Tuskegee Public Elementary School vs. Notasulga High School
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