Madison Central High School

705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 2,192 students in grades 9-12, Madison Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Madison Central High School's student population of 2,192 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Central High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#430 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Madison Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Madison Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
6%
11%
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White
80%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Madison Central High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Central High School's ranking?
Madison Central High School is ranked #430 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Madison Central High School often compared to?
Madison Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Southern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Central High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Central High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
2,192 students attend Madison Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Madison Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madison Central High School offer ?
Madison Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Central High School part of?
Madison Central High School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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