For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,089 students in Madison, AL. The top ranked public high schools in Madison, AL are James Clemens High School and Bob Jones High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public high schools.
Madison, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Clemens High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #22.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Madison, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sequel Tsi Madison Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1329 Browns Ferry Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison, AL include James Clemens High School and Bob Jones High School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
2 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison include: James Clemens High School vs. Bob Jones High School, Bob Jones High School vs. James Clemens High School
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