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Madison County

North Carolina · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,108 students, in a county of 21,867 residents.

Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,108
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,531
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.4%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Madison County Schools
2,108 students · 1 district in Madison County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Madison County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
17.3% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mars Hill ElementaryMars HillElementaryKG-05500·
Madison Middle SchoolMarshallMiddle06-08452·
Madison High SchoolMarshallHigh09-12414·
Brush Creek ElementaryMarshallElementaryKG-05333·
Madison Early College HighMarshallHigh09-13249·
Hot Springs ElementaryHot SpringsElementaryKG-05140·
Madison Velocity Learning CenterMarshallHigh09-1220·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, North Carolina has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,108 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Madison County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Madison County?
Madison County Schools is the largest school district in Madison County, serving approximately 2,108 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 21,867, with a median age of 45. About 17.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income in Madison County is $58,531, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Madison County?
Approximately 32.2% of adults 25 and older in Madison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Madison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.4% of students in Madison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County schools?
Across Madison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Madison County?
Madison County residents are approximately 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Madison County is owner-occupied?
Madison County has about 11,356 housing units, of which roughly 77.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data