Madison High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Madison, Kansas, United States, and services students in grades 7 to 12. It is operated by Madison-Virgil USD 386 school district. The principal is Stu Moeckel. The school mascot is the Bulldogs and the school colors are black and gold.
Serving 106 students in grades 7-12, Madison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison High's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of the school district in Madison, KS, covering approximately 250.6 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 19.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison High School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
It's a Great Day to be a Bulldog!
School Rankings
Madison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison High School's ranking?
Madison High School is ranked #995 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Madison High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Madison High School?
106 students attend Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Madison High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison High School?
Madison High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison High School offer ?
Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison High School part of?
Madison High School is part of Madison-Virgil School District.
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