For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,829 students in Madison County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY are Madison Southern High School, Madison County Day Treatment and Berea Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Madison County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Southern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Berea Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative School
300 Bellevue Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy North
Vocational School
2075 Merchant Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 South Irvine Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 723-4700
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 723-4700
Gr: PK
Madison County Area Technology Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
703 North Second Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4520
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4520
Gr: 8-12
Madison County Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Highland Park Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Gr: K-8
Middle College At Eastern Kentucky (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
521 Lancaster Ave, Coates Cpo
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-7555
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-7555
Gr: 12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: K-5
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: 6-12
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 190:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY include Madison Southern High School, Madison County Day Treatment and Berea Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
7 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and 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: Madison Central High School vs. Madison Southern High School, Berea Community High School vs. Madison Southern High School, Madison Southern High School vs. Madison Central High School
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