High Schools in Madison

The Madison, Florida area is home to 3 high schools serving grades 9-12: Madison County High School, James Madison Preparatory High School, and Joann Bridges Academy. These schools vary in their performance, with James Madison Preparatory High School consistently ranking higher than the other schools in the Madison district.

James Madison Preparatory High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 197th out of 792 Florida high schools in 2022-2023 and 297th out of 807 in 2023-2024. It has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 89.7% compared to 89.7% for Madison County High School, and it outperforms the district and state averages on several key test scores. In contrast, Madison County High School lags behind the district and state averages on most test scores.

While the data is limited for Joann Bridges Academy, it serves a high-need student population with a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 76.92%. All three schools in the area face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Addressing these issues and providing targeted support could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Madison, Florida high school system.