Madison County Schools School District
School District · Marshall, North Carolina
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,167
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Madison County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hot Springs Elementary
Hot Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison Middle School
Marshall · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison High School
Marshall · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#5 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above 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 #5 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Madison County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hot Springs Elementary (8.1/10), Madison Middle School (8.0/10), and Madison High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Madison Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison Early College High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Brush Creek Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mars Hill Elementary | 7.2 / 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. The district invests $15,167 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Madison County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hot Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Madison County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison County Schools with test data.
Schools in Madison County Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Marshall
- Total Enrollment
- 2,130
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Madison County Schools?
Madison County Schools spends $15,167 per student per year.
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?
Hot Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Madison County Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Madison County Schools?
Across schools in Madison County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. 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 7.8/10 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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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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