School Overview
Macon County Junior High School, located in Lafayette, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Macon County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. By fostering a structured learning atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the academic and social challenges they will encounter as they advance toward secondary education.

Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, Macon County Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and community engagement initiatives. The school strives to maintain strong communication with families and stakeholders, utilizing its digital presence to provide updates on school events, academic resources, and district policies. Situated on Highway 52, the school acts as a vital pillar of the Lafayette community, working to instill essential values of responsibility, academic excellence, and personal growth in its students.
771
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macon County Junior High School
Demographic Student Count
White632
Hispanic119
Black5
Asian3
Two or More10
American Indian2
  • White
    632 (82.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    119 (15.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County
Phone: (615)666-7545
Website: http://www.maconcountyjrhigh.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 271
Grade 7 244
Grade 8 256

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Macon County Junior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6271
Grade 7244
Grade 8256
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Macon County Junior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37949.2%
Male39250.8%