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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
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 22 public elementary schools serving 13,776 students in Madison County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Alabama.
Public Elementary Schools in Madison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,086 Schools
# Students
20,691 Students
522,452 Students
# Teachers
1,127 Teachers
29,608 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,317 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$296 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$255 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,327
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,317
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Madison County School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Gr: PK-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Monrovia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Owens Cross Roads School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Moores Mill Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1997 Old Railroad Bed Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8861 Moores Mill Rd
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Gr: K-2 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
New Market School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Riverton Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
399 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Gr: 4-6 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Monrovia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Walnut Grove School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Harvest School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11548 Pulaski Pike
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4600
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Meridianville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Madison County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Sparkman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2697 Carters Gin Rd
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4610
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 1-12
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