Top Rankings
Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,130 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 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
5,130 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
11%
36%
% White
66%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,787
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,637
$13,431
Best Madison County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ila Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Sewell Mill Rd
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Comer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Hull-sanford Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9193 Fortson Store Rd
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Danielsville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #66.
Madison County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #77.
Madison County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3215 Highway 172
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,130 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #49 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
66% of Madison County School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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