For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,042 students in Madison County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, TX are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Madison County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madisonville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Madison County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, TX include Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
2 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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