Top Rankings
Madison Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,685 students in Madison Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,685 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
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 82% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,300 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
86%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
166 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
172
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,043 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,215
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,043
$17,235
Best Madison Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2151
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 E Main St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6079 Middle Ridge Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1196
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1196
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Burns Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,685 students.
What is the rank of Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District is ranked #384 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Local School District?
86% of Madison Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 20:1, which is higher 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 $12,043 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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