For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 837 students in Marshall, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marshall, NC are Brush Creek Elementary School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marshall, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Upper Brush Creek Road
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-1547
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-1547
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Upper Brush Creek Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2269
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-2269
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marshall, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4100 Highway 212
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 656-2223
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 656-2223
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marshall, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marshall, NC include Brush Creek Elementary School and Madison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall?
2 public elementary schools are located in Marshall.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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