Madison County High School
Madison County High School serves 466 students in grades 9-12.
Madison County High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison County High School's student population of 466 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
466 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Madison County High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Madison County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
13%
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
3%
9%

Black
8%
32%

White
73%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Madison County High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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