Macon Middle School

Macon County Schools
1345 Wells Grove Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
599 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Macon Middle School, located in Franklin, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Macon County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the faculty aims to guide students through the unique challenges of the middle school years while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond core curriculum requirements, Macon Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. With a focus on community engagement and student success, the school utilizes its campus on Wells Grove Road to host diverse programs, athletics, and clubs. Through collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.
599
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    428 (71.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    149 (24.9 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County Schools
Phone: (828)524-3766
Website: http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/mms/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 562
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 277
Grade 8 322
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mountain View Intermediate
Macon County Schools
567 Students
161 Clarks Chapel Road
Franklin, NC 28734 (0.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th