Macon County High School vs Macon County Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macon County High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
964 students
Macon County Junior High School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Macon County High School Lafayette, Tennessee | Macon County Junior High School Lafayette, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 321 | #97 of 307 |
| National rank | #16098 of 16,910 | #10532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 964 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macon County Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 14.7).
- •Macon County Junior High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Macon County High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Macon County High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 778.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macon County High School better than Macon County Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Macon County Junior High School ranks higher (36.6 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Macon County High School and Macon County Junior High School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macon County High School: 964. Macon County Junior High School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macon County High School and Macon County Junior High School rank in Tennessee?
Macon County High School is 225th of 321 and Macon County Junior High School is 97th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).