For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 651 students in Marshall, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall, NC are Madison Early College High School and Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Marshall, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5740 Us Hwy 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2876
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Marshall, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4100 Highway 212
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 656-2223
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 656-2223
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marshall, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall, NC include Madison Early College High School and Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall?
3 public high schools are located in Marshall.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marshall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall include: Madison Early College High School vs. Madison High School, Madison High School vs. Madison Early College High School
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