Best Public Schools in Hot Springs, NC

Summary:

Hot Springs, North Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Hot Springs Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 17% of elementary schools in the state. This small school of 140 students in grades K-5 boasts impressive academic performance, with students scoring well above state and district averages on standardized tests.

Hot Springs Elementary's success is likely due to its low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, which allows for more individualized attention and support. The school's students, who are predominantly White (90%), achieve 82.4% proficiency in mathematics and science, far surpassing the state and district averages. However, the school faces challenges, with a very high percentage (97.86%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need in the community.

Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Madison County Schools spends $12,379 per student, above the state average, and Hot Springs Elementary has maintained its academic excellence over the past three years. While the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency lags behind the district and state, the school's overall performance is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators in supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hot Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	63 Serpentine Ave	Hot Springs	28743	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 622-3292	138	12	11.1	97.8%	123 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	78.9	261^st of 1505 public elementary schools	82.7%		71.4	383^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	74.5%	122	65.2	81.0	82.4	47.8	76.2	70.6	82.4	$12,379	$2,100	$10,279

Cities Near Hot Springs

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Marshall	8.67 mi	6	109^th
Leicester	15.86 mi	1	420^th
Mars Hill	17.85 mi	1	156^th
Weaverville	18.34 mi	6	68^th
Clyde	18.59 mi	3	36^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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