Early College vs Madison Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–13
271 students
Madison Early College High
Marshall · Public high · Grades 9–13
270 students
| Measure | Early College Asheville, North Carolina | Madison Early College High Marshall, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 528 | #205 of 528 |
| National rank | #7686 of 16,910 | #8541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 271 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Asheville | Marshall |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 49.4).
- •Early College does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Early College does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Madison Early College High does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 27.1).
- •Early College is the larger school with 271 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Early College better than Madison Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Early College ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Early College and Madison Early College High?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Marshall in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College: 271. Madison Early College High: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College and Madison Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Early College is 184th of 528 and Madison Early College High is 205th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).