Top Rankings
Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,165 students in Madison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Madison County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
5,165 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
387 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,221 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$73 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,583
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,221
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Madison County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,165 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #55 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
65% of Madison County School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,221 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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