Top Rankings
Madison Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,482 students in Madison Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Madison Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,482 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Madison Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,349 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
91%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
101
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,872 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,121 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,872
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,121
$17,235
Best Madison Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5795 W Alexandria Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4755
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4755
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5797 W Alexandria Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4760
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4760
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5797 W Alexandria Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4760
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4760
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,482 students.
What is the rank of Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District is ranked #311 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Local School District?
91% of Madison Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Madison Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,121 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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