- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshall, NC
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370282000599
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marshall, NC.
School address
District: Madison County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370282000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Madison Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370282000599 · Marshall, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 12.6:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mars Hill Elementary (445 students)
Madison Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Madison Early
Madison Early College High
270 students
- Hot Springs El 128
Hot Springs Elementary
128 students
What this shows Madison Middle School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Madison Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Early College High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 468 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshall, NC. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
52.9% of students at Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Marshall, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public 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 public schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County Schools?
Besides Madison Middle School, Madison County Schools also operates Mars Hill Elementary (445 students), Madison High School (377 students), and Brush Creek Elementary (356 students). See the Madison County Schools district page for the complete list.