Serving 247 students in grades 9-13, Madison Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Madison Early College High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Madison Early College High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
85%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Madison Early College High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Madison Early College High School?
247 students attend Madison Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Madison Early College High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Early College High School?
Madison Early College High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madison Early College High School offer ?
Madison Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Early College High School part of?
Madison Early College High School is part of Madison County Schools School District.
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