Best Schools in Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill, NC has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 4,068 students attend Mars Hill, NC schools. On average, schools in Mars Hill score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mars Hill greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill, NC has 4 high schools with 1,870 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mars Hill score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mars Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. Madison Early College High
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. North Buncombe High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,137 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mars Hill score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mars Hill greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
2. Cane River Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
3. Madison Middle School
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,061 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mars Hill score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mars Hill meet expectations.
1. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Mars Hill Elementary
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
3. Barnardsville Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
4. Temple Hill Elementary
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Unicoi County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mars Hill, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mars Hill, NC has a total population of 8,427 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mars Hill, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mars Hill, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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