- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, NC
Madison Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Madison Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370282003145
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Early College High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Early College High has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Early College High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Marshall, NC.
School address
District: Madison County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370282003145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Madison Early College High grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370282003145 · Marshall, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 27:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Middle School (468 students)
Madison Early College High grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Madison Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
468 students
- Mars Hill Elem
Mars Hill Elementary
445 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
377 students
- Brush Creek El
Brush Creek Elementary
356 students
- This school
Madison Early College High
270 students
- Hot Springs El 128
Hot Springs Elementary
128 students
What this shows Madison Early College High reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Early College High compares
Madison Early College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 71% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,167
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Madison Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County Schools reports $15,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Hill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Marshall
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Early College High
How many students attend Madison Early College High?
Madison Early College High has 270 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, NC. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Early College High is 27:1, which is 71% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Early College High?
39.4% of students at Madison Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Madison Early College High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Marshall, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Early College High?
Madison Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Early College High rank among high schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Early College High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Marshall, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County Schools?
Besides Madison Early College High, Madison County Schools also operates Madison Middle School (468 students), Mars Hill Elementary (445 students), and Madison High School (377 students). See the Madison County Schools district page for the complete list.