At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356
Madison Early College High: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
27:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27:1
What the reported data says about Madison Early College High
Madison Early College High is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Marshall. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Madison County Schools. NCES reports 270 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Madison Early College High
- 1How do the reported 27:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black0%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madison County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madison High School
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
Madison Velocity Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
Brush Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Hot Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
128 reported students
Mars Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Madison Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Public schools near Madison Early College High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School High · Madison County Schools | 09–12 | 377 | 0.1 mi |
| Madison Velocity Learning Center High · Madison County Schools | 09–12 | 19 | 0.1 mi |
| Brush Creek Elementary Elementary · Madison County Schools | KG–05 | 356 | 2.8 mi |
| Madison Middle School Middle · Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 468 | 2.9 mi |
| Mars Hill Elementary Elementary · Madison County Schools | KG–05 | 445 | 7 mi |
| North Buncombe High High · Buncombe County Schools | 09–12 | 896 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madison Early College High
What grades does Madison Early College High serve?
Madison Early College High reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Madison County Schools.
How many students attend Madison Early College High?
Madison Early College High reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 270 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madison Early College High?
The calculated ratio is 27:1, based on 270 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Madison Early College High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madison Early College High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madison Early College High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Madison Early College High in?
Madison Early College High is part of Madison County Schools, based in Marshall, NC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madison Early College High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Madison High School (0.1 mi), Madison Velocity Learning Center (0.1 mi), Brush Creek Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.