Top 5 Best Madison County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,529 students in Madison County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston High School, Kingston Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Madison County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Grades: 3-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #66.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
594 S Harris St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
176 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Watson Primary School
317 N Gaskill St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston High School, Kingston Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County, AR?
8 public schools are located in Madison County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, AR?
Madison County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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