Asheville Reporter

There were 2,099 students enrolled in Madison County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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

Among the seven schools in Madison County Schools, Mars Hill Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 476 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

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.

School	Total Enrollment
Mars Hill Elementary School	476
Madison Middle School	454
Madison High School	377
Brush Creek Elementary School	371
Madison Early College High	271
Hot Springs Elementary School	137
Madison Velocity Learning Center	13