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Macon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 143 students in Macon County, NC (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,368 public students). 3% of all K-12 students 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Macon County (2026-27)

Map of Macon County Juvenile School
Macon County Juvenile School
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
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Map of Trimont Christian Academy
Trimont Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Christian
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
143 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$11,997

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
97 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

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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