For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 162 students in Madison, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Madison, NE is Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Madison, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12
Madison, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, NE include Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
2 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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