Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Madison County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Madison County High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison County High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison County High School's ranking?
Madison County High School is ranked #529 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Madison County High School often compared to?
Madison County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison County High School?
The graduation rate of Madison County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Madison County High School?
497 students attend Madison County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Madison County High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Madison County High School offer ?
Madison County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madison County High School part of?
Madison County High School is part of Madison County School District.
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