South Macon Elementary School in Franklin, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Macon Elementary School is a rural public school in Franklin, North Carolina that is part of Macon County School District. It serves 432 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.1:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

432 Students

39 Teachers

855 Addington Bridge Rd

Franklin, NC 28734 View local requests

http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/sme/

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South Macon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Corey

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South Macon Elementary School Demographics

86%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Macon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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