For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,750 students in Madison County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, TX are Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
926 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Grades: 3-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Madisonville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811a S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2721
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Madisonville J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811c S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Grades: PK-2
| 678 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, TX include Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
5 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Madisonville Intermediate School vs. North Zulch Elementary/secondary, North Zulch Elementary/secondary vs. Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville J High School vs. Madisonville High School
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