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

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students

2. North Buncombe High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

3. Mountain Heritage High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students

2. Cane River Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students

3. Madison Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

2. Mars Hill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students

3. Barnardsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students

4. Temple Hill Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4,068

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

C+

13.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mars Hill, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mars Hill, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations