Public schools in Macon, MS
5 open public schools with an address in Macon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,321
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Macon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Macon, MS: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,321 students, an average of 330 per school. The largest campus is Earl Nash Elementary (611 students).
Every listed school belongs to Noxubee County School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Macon
Elementary schools in Macon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nash Elementary Noxubee County School District | PK–06 | 611 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Macon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B F Liddell Middle Noxubee County School District | 06–08 | 305 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Macon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noxubee Co Voc Tech Noxubee County School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Noxubee County High Noxubee County School District | 09–12 | 405 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Macon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noxubee County Alternative School Noxubee County School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black48.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial47.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Macon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Macon
How many public schools are in Macon, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Macon: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Macon?
All listed public schools with an address in Macon belong to Noxubee County School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Macon?
Noxubee County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Macon, with 405 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Macon?
No school with an address in Macon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Macon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Macon public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Macon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities