For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,313 students in Marshville, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Marshville, NC are New Salem Elementary School, Marshville Elementary School and Forest Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Marshville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6106 Hwy 205
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-3175
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-3175
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marshville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Elm Street
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-6340
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hills High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Forest Hills School Rd
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-3025
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 296-3025
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
East Union Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6010 W Marshville Blvd
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 290-1540
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 290-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshville, NC include New Salem Elementary School, Marshville Elementary School and Forest Hills High School.
How many public schools are located in Marshville?
4 public schools are located in Marshville.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshville?
Marshville public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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