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2,079 students enrolled in Madison County Schools in 2022-23 school year

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NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

There were 2,079 students enrolled in Madison County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.5% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Madison County Schools roughly covers six schools within Madison County and has a main office in Marshall.

Among the six schools in Madison County Schools, Mars Hill Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 496 students in the 2022-23 school year.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Madison County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Madison County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Mars Hill Elementary School496
Madison Middle School451
Madison High School401
Brush Creek Elementary School335
Madison Early College High240
Hot Springs Elementary School141

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