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 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,103 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Madison County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,103 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Madison County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,871 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
88%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
158
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,335 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,414 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,335
$11,187
Spending / Student
$14,414
$11,612
Best Madison County Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Serpentine Ave
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 391 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
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,103 students.
What is the rank of Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District is ranked #72 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County Schools School District?
88% of Madison County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County Schools School District?
Madison County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $14,414 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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