Madison Southern High School is a public high school located in Berea, Kentucky, United States. The school mascot is the Eagles, with the school colors being orange and navy blue. It is one of four high schools in Madison County, Kentucky. It is one of two high schools in the Madison County School System.
Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, Madison Southern High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Southern High School serves the southern part of Berea, KY, covering an attendance zone of approximately 173.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Southern High School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Southern High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Southern High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Southern Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Southern High School's ranking?
Madison Southern High School is ranked #241 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Madison Southern High School often compared to?
Madison Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Central High School, Berea Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Southern High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Madison Southern High School?
1,224 students attend Madison Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Madison Southern High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Southern High School?
Madison Southern High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madison Southern High School offer ?
Madison Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Southern High School part of?
Madison Southern High School is part of Madison County School District.
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