Madison Central High School is a suburban public high school located in Madison, Mississippi, United States. Madison Central is part of the Madison County School District. The principal is Teague Burchfield. The school colors are orange and blue and the school mascot is the jaguar.
Serving 1,260 students in grades 10-12, Madison Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Central High School serves the southwest part of Madison, MS, covering an area of approximately 164.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Central High School's student population of 1,260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Rankings
Madison Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Central High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
29%
45%
White
58%
40%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Central High School's ranking?
Madison Central High School is ranked #261 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Madison Central High School often compared to?
Madison Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown High School, Ridgeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Central High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
1,260 students attend Madison Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Madison Central High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison Central High School offer ?
Madison Central High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Central High School part of?
Madison Central High School is part of Madison County Schools.
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