Summary:
In zip code 32340, there is one school, Madison County Central School, a large Pre-K through 8th grade school in Madison, Florida, serving 828 students within the Madison County School District.
Madison County Central School shows a mix of promising trends and significant challenges. The school has made a notable improvement in its state ranking, jumping from the 3rd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 13th percentile in 2025-2026, though it remains in the bottom 13% of Florida schools. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 46.7%, which is far above the state average of 31.4% and likely a primary factor holding back academic progress. The student body faces high economic disadvantage, with 76.81% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, the school shows a sharp drop in performance between 3rd and 4th grade. In the most recent school year, 3rd graders scored 57% proficient in English Language Arts (ELA) and 49% in Math, but 4th graders fell to just 33% in ELA and 20% in Math. The school's strongest results come from advanced courses, with 77% proficiency in both Algebra 1 and Civics, typically taken by top 8th graders. However, most 8th graders struggle with grade-level math (18% proficient) and science (29% proficient). With per-student spending at $11,754, likely above the state average, the school may need to invest more heavily in non-academic supports like social workers and family engagement to address the high absenteeism and economic challenges before academic gains can fully take hold.
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