Serving 1,246 students in grades 10-12, Madison Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Central High School's student population of 1,246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Central High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Central High School's ranking?
Madison Central High School is ranked #265 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Madison Central High School often compared to?
Madison Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown High School, Ridgeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Central High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
1,246 students attend Madison Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Madison Central High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Central High School offer ?
Madison Central High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Madison Central High School part of?
Madison Central High School is part of Madison Co School District.
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