Top Rankings
Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,034 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 Kentucky.
Public Schools in Madison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
11,034 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
710 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Madison County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.44
# American Indian Students
12 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
104 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
594 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
441 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
9,303 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
84%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
567 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
165
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
836
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
799
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
777
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
841
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
735
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
857
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
825
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
915
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
888
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
896
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
889
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
839
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
764
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
8
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,246 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$135 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,447
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,246
$14,055
Best Madison County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Hall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2166 Lexington Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6134
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6134
Grades: 1-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1428 Robert R. Martin Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6172
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6172
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Farristown Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Oakwood Dr
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Kirksville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2399 Lancaster Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4582
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4582
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Boonesborough Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1342 Boonesborough Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-8400
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Tates Creek Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6103
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6103
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1442 Robert R. Martin Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6076
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6076
Grades: 1-5
| 395 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1212.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Grades: 9-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #1313.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Summit St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-4200
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 387-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1414.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6091
Grades: PK-9
| 572 students
Rank: #1515.
Clark Moores Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1143 Berea Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4545
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Daniel Boone Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6070
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6070
Grades: 1-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1717.
Waco Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
359 Waco Loop
Waco, KY 40385
(859) 387-3600
Waco, KY 40385
(859) 387-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1818.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Old Us 25 N
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative School
300 Bellevue Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Virtual Academy
Alternative School
301 Highland Park Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bond St.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6050
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6050
Grades: PK-K
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 21 public schools serving 11,034 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #37 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
84% of Madison County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,246 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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