- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, NC
Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370282001153
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Marshall, NC.
School address
District: Madison County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370282001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Madison High School shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 370282001153 · Marshall, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 8.2:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Middle School (468 students)
Madison High School shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Madison High School 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
- This school
Madison High School
377 students
- Brush Creek El
Brush Creek Elementary
356 students
- Madison Early
Madison Early College High
270 students
- Hot Springs El 128
Hot Springs Elementary
128 students
What this shows Madison High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High School compares
Madison High School is a shrinking 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Madison High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mars Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High School'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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High School
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, NC. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 8.2:1, which is 48% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison High School?
45.9% of students at Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Marshall, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High School?
Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 High School rank among high schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High School ranks #1 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 High School, Madison County Schools also operates Madison Middle School (468 students), Mars Hill Elementary (445 students), and Brush Creek Elementary (356 students). See the Madison County Schools district page for the complete list.