For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,048 students in Macon County, MO (there are , serving 212 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Macon County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, MO are Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Bevier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Rank: #1010.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Rank: #1111.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #1212.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, MO include Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
14 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Macon County include: Macon Co. High School vs. Macon Senior High School, Callao Elementary School vs. Atlanta Elementary School, Atlanta High School vs. La Plata High School
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