For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 143 students in Macon County, NC (there are , serving 4,368 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Macon County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Macon County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Macon County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Trimont Christian Academy
(Christian)
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Macon County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
143 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$13,302
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
9,651 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
97 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Macon County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Macon County, NC.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
50% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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