Madison County Schools

District Overview
Located at 5738 US 25-70 Hwy in Marshall, North Carolina, Madison County Schools is an active, traditional public school district situated in a distant rural setting within the greater Asheville metropolitan area. The district operates seven open schools serving a total enrollment of 2,063 students from kindergarten through 13th grade, offering extended secondary pathways alongside standard primary and secondary education. As a non-charter, regional school system, Madison County Schools provides a structured academic framework designed to support local families across diverse grade spans, maintaining strong roots in its mountain community.

To deliver focused academic instruction, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising approximately 358 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is prioritized through a primary team of 338 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside essential support staff who contribute to school operations and student development. This dedicated staffing structure fosters an attentive educational environment across all seven campuses, ensuring that students in this rural district receive comprehensive support tailored to preparing them for higher education and future careers.
7
Total Schools
2,063
Total Students
338.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,888
Hispanic105
Black4
Asian4
Two or More52
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,888 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    105 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    52 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
  • Black
    4 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Madison County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:2,063*
Teachers (FTE):338.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Madison County Schools
Found 7 Schools