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6.2avg / 10

Madison County Schools School District

School District · Marshall, North Carolina

Students: 2,130
Teachers (FTE): 164

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,130

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#60 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,167

+$2,055 vs North Carolina median

District size

2,130 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Madison County Schools ranks #60 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Madison County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madison High School (8.3/10), Madison Early College High (7.4/10), and Madison Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mars Hill Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +2.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Madison County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Madison County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Madison High School8.3 / 10
2Madison Early College High7.4 / 10
3Madison Middle School6.0 / 10
4Mars Hill Elementary5.8 / 10
5Hot Springs Elementary5.0 / 10
6Brush Creek Elementary4.8 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Madison County Schools

Madison County Schools is a Marshall, North Carolina school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,130 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $15,167 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Madison County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Madison High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Madison County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Madison County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency60.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Madison County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Marshall
Total Enrollment
2,130
Teachers (FTE)
164
District spending per student
$15,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison County Schools?

Madison County Schools has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Madison County Schools?

The average composite rating for Madison County Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Madison County Schools?

Madison County Schools's district-level spending was $15,167 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Madison County Schools is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Madison County Schools?

Madison High School is the highest-rated school in Madison County Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Madison County Schools?

Across schools in Madison County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Madison County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Madison County Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
60.6%
ELA Proficiency
58.6%

How we rate schools

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Other School Districts in NC

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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