Serving 2,226 students in grades 9-12, Madison Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Madison Central High School's student population of 2,226 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Students by Grade
Madison Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Central High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Madison Central High School is ranked #430 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Madison Central High School often compared to?
Madison Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Southern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Central High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Central High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
2,226 students attend Madison Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Madison Central High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madison Central High School offer ?
Madison Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Central High School part of?
Madison Central High School is part of Madison County School District.
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