Best Madison County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,176 students in Madison County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS are Rosa Scott School, Germantown High School and Velma Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public high schools.
Madison County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Germantown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosa Scott School
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Gr: 9 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Germantown High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Gr: 10-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Gr: 10-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Gr: 9 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
379 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Gr: 1-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, MS

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Gr: K-2 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS include Rosa Scott School, Germantown High School and Velma Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
11 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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