Madison High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marshall, North Carolina 28753 · Madison County Schools
#271 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#10587 of 16,910 nationally
About Madison High School
Madison High School is a public high located in Marshall, in the Madison County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 271st of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 4 schools in Marshall; Madison High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Madison High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Madison High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison Early College High
Marshall · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students · 178 m away
Brush Creek Elementary
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 4.7 km away
Madison Middle School
Marshall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students · 4.8 km away
Mars Hill Elementary
Mars Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 11 km away
North Buncombe Elementary
Weaverville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
593 students · 12 km away
North Buncombe High
Weaverville · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students · 13 km away
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
Weaverville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
487 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
NRM Early College High School
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–13
376 students
Northside High
Pinetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison High School a good school?
Madison High School has a Success Index (US) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #271 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Madison High School rank in North Carolina?
Madison High School ranks #271 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #10587 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School had 377 students in 2025.
Is Madison High School a elementary school or a high school?
Madison High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Madison High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Madison High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.