For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,813 students in Madison County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY are Madison Southern High School, Madison County Day Treatment and Madison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Madison County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Southern High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #44.
Berea Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 Bellevue Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy North
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2075 Merchant Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
703 North Second Street
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4520
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-4520
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 South Irvine Road
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 723-4700
Richmond, KY 40475
(606) 723-4700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Middle College At Eastern Kentucky (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
521 Lancaster Ave, Coates Cpo
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-7555
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-7555
Grades: 12
| 15 students
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 622-3766
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, KY include Madison Southern High School, Madison County Day Treatment and Madison Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
8 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Madison Central High School vs. Madison Southern High School, Berea Community High School vs. Madison Southern High School, Madison Southern High School vs. Madison Central High School
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