Madison High School is a three-year public secondary school in Rexburg, Idaho, the county seat of Madison County. It is the only traditional high school in the Madison School District #321, which includes Rexburg and the majority of the county. The school colors are red, white, and gray, and the mascot is a bobcat.
Serving 1,299 students in grades 10-12, Madison Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rexburg, ID, encompassing approximately 338.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 23.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Senior High School's student population of 1,299 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Motto
It's A Great Day to be a BOBCAT
School Rankings
Madison Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Senior High School's ranking?
Madison Senior High School is ranked #313 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Madison Senior High School often compared to?
Madison Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar-salem High School, Rigby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Madison Senior High School?
1,299 students attend Madison Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Madison Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Senior High School?
Madison Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Senior High School offer ?
Madison Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Senior High School part of?
Madison Senior High School is part of Madison School District.
School Calendar
View the Madison Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Half Day
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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