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Best Macon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,520 students in Macon County, NC.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, NC are Highlands School, Cartoogechaye Elementary School and South Macon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Macon County, NC public elementary schools have an score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Macon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Highlands School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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545 Pierson Dr
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2147

Gr: K-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Cartoogechaye Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845

Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #33.

South Macon Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796

Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #44.

East Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
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100 Watauga St
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3216

Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #55.

Mountain View Intermediate

(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
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161 Clarks Chapel Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-1325

Gr: 5-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #66.

Iotla Valley Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1166 Iotla Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938

Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #77.

Macon Virtual Academy

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
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1202 Old Murphy Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-3314

Gr: K-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, NC?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Macon County, NC include Highlands School, Cartoogechaye Elementary School and South Macon Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Macon County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Macon County.

What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?

Macon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).