Best Schools in Madison County, NC
Madison County, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,778 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Madison County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, NC
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. North Buncombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
4. Madison Velocity Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, NC
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, NC
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnardsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
2. Hot Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students
3. North Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
4. Mars Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
5. Brush Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, NC has a total population of 21,193 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, NC
How many schools are in Madison County, NC?
Madison County, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,778 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Madison County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Madison County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
3 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Marshall (5)
- Hot Springs (1)
- Mars Hill (1)
School districts (1)
- Madison County Schools (7 schools)