Madison County High School

Madison County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Madison, Florida, with a total enrollment of 488 students. The school is part of the Madison District, which is ranked 63 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively high per-student spending of $11,335 in 2023-2024, Madison County High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating poor overall performance. Its four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 79.5% to 89.7%, which are still below the state average. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 52.5%, significantly higher than the state average.

In contrast, the nearby James Madison Preparatory High School, a public charter school, has consistently outperformed Madison County High School in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. For example, in 2024-2025, James Madison Preparatory High School had significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts compared to Madison County High School. These findings suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and focus on more effective strategies to support student learning and engagement.