Top Rankings
Madison County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,109 students in Madison County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Madison County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
2,109 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Madison County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 321 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
6 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,960 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
175
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,294 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,373 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,294
$11,354
Spending / Student
$14,373
$11,785
Best Madison County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5734 Us 25/70 Hwy
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-0319
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-0319
Grades: 9-13
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63 Serpentine Ave
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Upper Brush Creek Road
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-1547
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-1547
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5740 Us Hwy 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Upper Brush Creek Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2269
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2269
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Mars Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 School House Lane
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-2922
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-2922
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Velocity Learning Center
Alternative School
5740 Us Hwy 25/70
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,109 students.
What is the rank of Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District is ranked #94 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County Schools School District?
92% of Madison County Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Madison County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,373 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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