Middle Schools in Madison County

Madison County Middle School is the sole middle school in Madison County, Georgia, serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 1,147 students in a predominantly rural, high-poverty area where 84.57% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The school’s standout achievement is its advanced coursework performance. In Algebra I End of Course testing, 94.7% of students scored proficient or above—nearly double the state average of 48.1%—and 80% of 8th graders taking High School Physical Science passed, compared to 60.9% statewide. These results suggest a highly effective pathway for accelerating top math and science students. However, standard-track performance is more mixed. Sixth-grade math (44.8%) edges out the state (40.7%), but 7th-grade math (36.7%) and 8th-grade science (21.3%) trail state averages by 5.3 and 8.4 points, respectively. The most concerning trend is an 8th-grade math decline from 51.1% to 45.3% year-over-year, dropping the school below the state average. Meanwhile, 8th-grade social studies improved to 37.7%, and the school’s statewide ranking has climbed steadily from the 54th to 58th percentile over three years.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable challenge at 19.8%, higher than both the district (18.2%) and state (17.7%), which may contribute to below-average results in standard classes. The school maintains a favorable 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $12,536 per student. English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available—Georgia releases those in December—so a full picture of literacy performance is pending. For parents, this school offers exceptional advanced math and science opportunities, but families should be aware of the attendance concerns and the need for support in standard 7th-grade math and 8th-grade science.