Top Rankings
Madison City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 13,046 students in Madison City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Madison City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison City School District are Heritage Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Madison City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
13,046 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
776 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
20%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
54%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,874 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,474 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Spending
$189 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,874
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,474
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
Best Madison City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Gr: K-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7855 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Coefer Boulevard
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Gr: K-5 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Gr: 6-8 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Gr: 9-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
4976 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Gr: PK | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison City School District?
Madison City School District manages 13 public schools serving 13,046 students.
What is the rank of Madison City School District?
Madison City School District is ranked #7 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison City School District?
54% of Madison City School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison City School District?
Madison City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Madison City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,474 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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