For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,130 students in Madison County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, GA are Ila Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Comer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Sewell Mill Rd
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Colbert School Rd
Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2341
Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2341
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Comer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Hull-sanford Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9193 Fortson Store Rd
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Danielsville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Madison County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Madison County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Highway 172
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, GA include Ila Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Comer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
7 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Madison County Middle School vs. Madison County High School, Hull-sanford Elementary School vs. Colbert Elementary School, Madison County High School vs. Madison County Middle School
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