South Macon School in Union Springs, Alabama, closed in 2006, formerly served grades K–7 with an enrollment of 148 students before closure.
Math proficiency at South Macon School was notably low, at 5% in 2023, which was lower than the Alabama state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency hovered at 20% in 2022, substantially lower than the state average of 47%, reflecting persistently weak academic performance relative to state benchmarks.
The school's student population was entirely Black and predominantly low–income, with 97% eligible for free lunch in recent years before closing.
South Macon School was a Title I school with a historical student–teacher ratio around 13:1 prior to its closure, reflecting small class sizes typical of a rural Alabama public school.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend South Macon School?
148 students attend South Macon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of South Macon School students are Black.
What grades does South Macon School offer ?
South Macon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is South Macon School part of?
South Macon School is part of Macon County School District.
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