Marvin Ridge High was ranked 1st among the 300–399 cohort size for having a 99.3 percent graduation rate in North Carolina.

[7] Marvin Ridge was named a North Carolina Honor School of Excellence with High Growth in 2009–2010.

[4] The school offers nineteen Advanced Placement courses, five foreign languages (Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Latin).

[8] EOC results for the senior class of 2010 for Marvin Ridge was above district and state averages in every subject.

Marvin Ridge is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).

[10] In 2010 there were six qualifiers for the National Forensics League[11] The MRHS Marching Mavericks have enjoyed great success and have traveled across the country competing in numerous competitions.

The band also traveled to Ireland in the Spring of 2012 to perform in the Dublin Saint Patrick's Day Parade.