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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,736 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
