Top Rankings
Madison City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 12,736 students in Madison City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Madison City School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Madison City School District are Heritage Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Madison City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
12,736 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
745 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Madison City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
47 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,144 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
9%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,147 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
2,452 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
19%
32%
# White Students
7,043 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
55%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
881 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
299
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
777
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
909
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
903
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
918
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
911
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
972
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
983
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
957
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,018
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
997
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,004
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,039
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,049
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,285 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$169 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,285
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,461
$12,220
Best Madison City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7855 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Coefer Boulevard
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 1,030 students
Rank: #77.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1010.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #1111.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
4976 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Grades: PK
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison City School District?
Madison City School District manages 13 public schools serving 12,736 students.
What is the rank of Madison City School District?
Madison City School District is ranked #5 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison City School District?
55% of Madison City School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison City School District?
Madison City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Madison City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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