For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,307 students in Madison County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID are Valley View Alternative High School, Madison Senior High School and Sugar-salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Madison County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Gr: 10-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sugar-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Digger Drive
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0274
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Gr: K-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID include Valley View Alternative High School, Madison Senior High School and Sugar-salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
5 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Sugar-salem High School vs. Madison Senior High School, Central High School vs. Madison Junior High School, Madison Senior High School vs. Sugar-salem High School
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