South Macon Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Franklin, North Carolina 28734 · Macon County Schools
#374 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#27184 of 50,301 nationally
About South Macon Elementary
South Macon Elementary is a public elementary located in Franklin, in the Macon County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 374th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 8 schools in Franklin; South Macon Elementary ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Macon Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Macon Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Macon Early College High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–13
154 students · 5.5 km away
Mountain View Intermediate
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
614 students · 6.5 km away
Macon Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
576 students · 6.6 km away
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students · 6.9 km away
Franklin High
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
996 students · 7.2 km away
East Franklin Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–4
315 students · 8.8 km away
Iotla Valley Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Northeast Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Pine Valley Elementary
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465 students
South Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
Hurley Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Union Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
Murphy Elementary
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Macon Elementary a good school?
South Macon Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #374 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Macon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Macon Elementary ranks #374 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #27184 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Macon Elementary?
South Macon Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is South Macon Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Macon Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Macon Elementary?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of South Macon Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.