Best High Schools in Mars Hill, NC

High schools
2
Students
659
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Mars Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mountain Heritage High

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students

2. Madison Velocity Learning Center

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Mars Hill, NC

Middle schools
2
Students
643
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Mars Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cane River Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Madison Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Mars Hill, NC

Elementary schools
2
Students
871
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Mars Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mars Hill Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Blue Ridge Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

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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

2,199

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.

Questions About Schools in Mars Hill, NC

How many schools are in Mars Hill, NC?

Mars Hill, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,199 students in total.

How do schools in Mars Hill perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Mars Hill score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Mars Hill underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mars Hill?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Mars Hill, NC

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Ivy Ridge, NC

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Barnardsville, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Foster Creek, NC

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jupiter, NC

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marshall, NC

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Weaverville, NC

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dillingham, NC

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Walnut, NC

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Laurel, NC

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Stackhouse, NC

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Mars Hill

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
56%
Avg projected
53%

1 of 1 schools in Mars Hill carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Mars Hill. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.