For the 2024-25 school year, there are 89 public schools serving 55,845 students in Madison County, AL (there are , serving 8,821 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Madison County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%). Madison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, AL are Heritage Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School and Monte Sano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Grades: K-5
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1107 Monte Sano Blvd Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7855 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #99.
Hampton Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Grades: PK-3
| 581 students
Rank: #1111.
Midtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Coefer Boulevard
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 999 students
Rank: #1212.
Rainbow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #1313.
Monrovia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,493 students
Rank: #1515.
Discovery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Grades: 6-8
| 1,334 students
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1717.
Farley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Green Cove Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1818.
Endeavor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Old Railroad Bed Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8861 Moores Mill Rd
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 851-4680
Grades: PK-3
| 772 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Hampton Cove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2222.
Moores Mill Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1210 Walker Lane
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
Grades: 4-6
| 840 students
Rank: #2323.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15983 Sanderson Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Grades: 1-5
| 560 students
Rank: #2424.
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1307 Cannstatt Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #2525.
Mountain Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2626.
Hazel Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #2727.
Owens Cross Roads School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 851-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #2828.
Riverton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
399 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Grades: 4-6
| 813 students
Rank: #2929.
New Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #3030.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #3131.
Jones Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4908 Garth Rd Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #3232.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #3333.
Monrovia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #3434.
Bob Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,920 students
Rank: #3535.
New Market School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 College St
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Show 54 more public schools in Madison County, AL (out of 89 total schools)
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Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Dev Learning (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2901 Fairbanks St
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7120
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7120
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Community Intensive Treatment Youth High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spacegate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
605 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7140
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7140
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4800 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Jo Johnson High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
6201 Pueblo Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
1110 Meridian St North
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7260
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7260
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
177 Steger Road
Meridianville, AL 35759
(205) 969-2880
Meridianville, AL 35759
(205) 969-2880
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
817 Cook Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-0300
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-0300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
10 Chalk Stone St
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
399 Homer Nance Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
2620 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
The Seldon Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2820 Holmes Ave
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7830
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7830
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3401 Holmes Ave
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7950
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi Madison Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1329 Browns Ferry Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi New Beginnings Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
318 Hamer Rd
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2820 Barbara Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7420
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7420
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
4503 University Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
3001 9th Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
4217 9th Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, AL include Heritage Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School and Monte Sano Elementary School. Madison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
89 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Highlands Elementary School vs. James Dawson Elementary School, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School vs. Hampton Cove Elementary School, James Dawson Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School
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