For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 477 students in Mars Hill, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 45 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Mars Hill, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Mars Hill, NC is Mars Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mars Hill, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mars Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mars Hill, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 School House Lane
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-2922
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-2922
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mars Hill, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Mars Hill, NC include Mars Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mars Hill?
1 public schools are located in Mars Hill.
What percentage of students in Mars Hill go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Mars Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mars Hill?
Mars Hill public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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