Madison High School is a three-year public secondary school in Rexburg, Idaho, the county seat of Madison County. It is the only traditional high school in the Madison School District #321, which includes Rexburg and the majority of the county. The school colors are red, white, and gray, and the mascot is a bobcat.
Serving 1,320 students in grades 10-12, Madison Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 1% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Senior High School's student population of 1,320 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Madison Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Senior High School's ranking?
Madison Senior High School is ranked #266 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Madison Senior High School often compared to?
Madison Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar-salem High School, Rigby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Madison Senior High School?
1,320 students attend Madison Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Madison Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Senior High School?
Madison Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Senior High School offer ?
Madison Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Senior High School part of?
Madison Senior High School is part of Madison School District.
School Calendar
View the Madison Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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