Mars Hill Elementary vs Hot Springs Elementary
Mars Hill Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 5.0/10. Mars Hill Elementary is significantly larger with 477 students, about 3.5× the size of Hot Springs Elementary (138). In math proficiency, Hot Springs Elementary leads at 62.0%.
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Mars Hill Elementary
Mars Hill, NC
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
477 students
Hot Springs Elementary
Hot Springs, NC
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
138 students
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| Metric | Mars Hill Elementary | Hot Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 97.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,751 of 2,660 | #2,155 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mars Hill Elementary | Hot Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mars Hill Elementary | Hot Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 477 | 138 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 97.8% |
| District | Madison County Schools | Madison County Schools |
| City | Mars Hill | Hot Springs |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mars Hill (28754) | Hot Springs (28743) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,750 | $47,266 |
| Median Home Value | $289,700 | $150,900 |
| Median Rent | $841 | $573 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.4% | 17.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 13.6% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | — |