Top Rankings
Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 19,873 students in Madison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Madison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
19,873 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
1,040 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Madison County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
1,000 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
246 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,361 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
4,460 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
23%
32%
# White Students
11,710 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
59%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,063 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
706
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
1,310
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,426
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,405
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,287
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,413
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,459
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,498
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,540
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,576
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,716
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,610
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,462
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,465
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,763 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$229 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$214 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,515
$12,938
Spending / Student
$10,763
$12,156
Best Madison County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Grades: PK-3
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Grades: PK-3
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Monrovia Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Old Railroad Bed Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8861 Moores Mill Rd
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Grades: PK-3
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Moores Mill Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1210 Walker Lane
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
Grades: 4-6
| 740 students
Rank: #88.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Grades: PK-4
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
Owens Cross Roads School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverton Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
399 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Grades: 4-6
| 759 students
Rank: #1111.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1212.
Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1313.
Monrovia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1414.
New Market School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 College St
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Grove School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #1616.
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11548 Pulaski Pike
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4600
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #1717.
Harvest School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 716 students
Rank: #1818.
Meridianville Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1919.
Buckhorn Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2020.
Sparkman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2697 Carters Gin Rd
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4610
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #2121.
Buckhorn High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4123 Winchester Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3300
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #2222.
Madison County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2323.
Madison County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Brock Rd
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3270
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #2424.
Madison County Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Grades: 4-12
| 660 students
Rank: #2525.
Hazel Green High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14380 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-3220
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #2626.
Sparkman High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Grades: 10-12
| 1,761 students
Rank: #2727.
New Hope High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5216 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3280
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3280
Grades: 7-12
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Alternative School
Alternative School
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1275 Jordan Rd Bldg A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2170
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4560
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4560
Grades: 9
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 30 public schools serving 19,873 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #20 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
59% of Madison County School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,763 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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