Top 10 Best Madison County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,841 students in Madison County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS are Rosa Scott School, Germantown High School and Madison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Madison County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Germantown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosa Scott School
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Grades: 9
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Germantown High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Grades: 10-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Grades: 10-12
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Grades: 9
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
379 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, MS

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Grades: K-2
| 651 students
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS include Rosa Scott School, Germantown High School and Madison Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County, MS?
11 public high schools are located in Madison County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, MS?
Madison County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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