County program record

Macon County, North Carolina

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

North Carolina academically or intellectually gifted requirements

North Carolina requires local units to identify academically or intellectually gifted students and provide differentiated services through an approved local AIG plan.

What this means for families: Read the local AIG plan for screening, identification, service settings, and family appeal procedures.

Coverage: K-12 in every local school administrative unit
Last reviewed: September 5, 2026

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Official program research

Macon County Schools

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Macon County provides a broad gifted continuum supported by school specialists, annual service plans, early nurturing, and advanced secondary pathways.

How services work: Options include cluster grouping, content or grade acceleration, pull-out enrichment, online courses, honors, AP, dual enrollment, summer study, advisory cohorts, extracurriculars, and Macon Early College.

How students are identified: All third-graders receive universal screening through a matrix combining CogAT aptitude, achievement, grades, teacher ratings, and performance products. K–2 nurturing and ongoing K–12 referral and reevaluation provide additional entry points.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

Macon County SchoolsNCES LEA 3702760
515.53 sq miLocal program reviewed

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