Macon County Schools, North Carolina
Macon County Schools is a unified school district in Macon County, North Carolina, for grades K–12. About 37,941 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 516 sq mi (1,335 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 37,941
- Grades
- K–12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Macon County
- Land area
- 516 sq mi (1,335 km²)
- Median household income
- $59,061 ± $6,098
- Median home value
- $251,900 ± $16,620
- Water area
- 4.08 sq mi (10.6 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3702760
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.152959, -83.421901
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Macon County Schools, largest first
- Franklin Township15,889 people
- Franklin (town)4,268 people
- Smithbridge Township4,123 people
- Highlands Township3,659 people
- Cowee Township3,442 people
- Millshoal Township2,837 people
- Ellijay Township2,776 people
- Cartoogechaye Township2,664 people
- Highlands (town)1,074 people
- Nantahala Township881 people
- Flats Township674 people
- Burningtown Township523 people
All 13
- Sugarfork Township473 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Jackson County Schools19 mi northeast
- Rabun County School District, Georgia19 mi south
- Clay County Schools20 mi west
- Swain County Schools25 mi north
- Graham County Schools27 mi northwest
- Cherokee County Schools36 mi west
These share a boundary with Macon County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Macon County Schools before you rely on it.
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