Macon County High School

Macon County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2550 Days Rd,  Lafayette, TN
Macon County School District
3.3
1.2
913 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephanie Meador
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
57.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
422:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
82%
Hispanic
15.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee Technological University 150 Students
Volunteer State Community College 126 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 111 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 106 Students
Cumberland University 97 Students
Western Kentucky University 85 Students
Belmont University 48 Students
Austin Peay State University 46 Students
Vanderbilt University 37 Students
Tennessee State University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Veterinary Sciences 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Education 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 137 Reviews
2.0 Parent
3/19/2024
Some teachers do not have the courtesy or patience for the job or the involvement that is required. An English teacher is suppose to be open and willing and helpful when a student encounters a crisis or needs help getting their homework or even questions answered. Then after the student gets their assignments completed it should not take a teacher weeks to months to apply the students grades in the system which in turn could ruin that students chance at the college of his or her dreams and ruin their future they had been working for 4 years on to succeed at. And then to blame that child for their GPA dropping and calling that students parents without a full explanation and cause a riff that might not be repaired.
4.0 Junior
5/19/2020
I liked the lay out for the most part. The teachers were all pretty great. However, our county requires a larger amount of credits to graduate. I think that requiring fewer credits and focusing on the actual academic information would be nicer. I feel like we could learn more.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2019
I like the overall hometown togetherness of the place. It is the perfect combination of small enough to know about everyone to large enough to have good opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.2 4 Reviews
1.0 student
8/16/2015
the new principal wont let us wear what we use to be able to wear and is making us bsically buy new clothes and wont give us time to get them he thinks i has to be dont now not later now and is stressing people out bc of it teachers dont even like him they act like it towards him but they tell stude...
1.0 other
6/2/2014
I am a student at MCHS and it sucks! This school is like a prison. We don't have anything fun to look forward to. They took everything away. The food they feed us is awful. They are more worried about PDA and dress code than education. There isn't really any teacher there that I feel comfortable tal...
2.0 student
10/16/2013
Other than having teachers that do not want to educate, there is nothing that can get us, the students, excited about going to school. Pep rally's, exciting fundraisers, and caring faculty were the best ways that made my freshman year great... However, the principal took a turn for the worse and cut...
1.0 student
4/9/2013
Honestly I think MCHS could do a lot better. I'm currently a student and I regret ever coming here. The teachers care more about our dress code and name tags more than our education. I come to school to get a better job and/or go to college in the near future, not impress everyone by the way I dress...

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Macon County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lafayette, TN, in the Lafayette neighborhood, and is served by the Macon County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 913 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Macon County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $290,879. Discover additional schools in the area, like Macon Christian Academy, Macon County Junior High School, Fairlane Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Macon County High School.

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