Madison County High School is a public high school in unincorporated Madison County, Florida, west of Madison. It is a part of the Madison County Schools district. In 2022 it had 492 students and more than 50 percent of the student body was African American. Cowboys are the school mascot.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Madison County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Madison, FL, encompassing approximately 715.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 25.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Madison County High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison County High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3176 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
2%
5%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison County High School's ranking?
Madison County High School is ranked #3176 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Madison County High School often compared to?
Madison County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison County High School?
The graduation rate of Madison County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Madison County High School?
464 students attend Madison County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Madison County High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison County High School offer ?
Madison County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison County High School part of?
Madison County High School is part of Madison School District.
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