For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,318 students in Macon County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN are Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Macon County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macon County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Days Rd
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Red Boiling Springs School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Hillcrest Dr
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-3125
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6000 Clay Co Hw
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(931) 699-2414
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Tri County Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2575 North Springs Rd
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Red Boiling Springs, TN 37150
(615) 699-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, TN include Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County?
2 public high schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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