High Schools in Madison County Schools

The Madison County School District in Mississippi is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The district's high schools include Germantown High School, Madison Central High School, Ridgeland High School, and Velma Jackson High School. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with Madison Central High School and Germantown High School standing out as the top-performing schools.

Madison Central High School is ranked 18th out of 232 Mississippi high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well, ranking in the top 20 in the state over the past 3 school years. Its students excel in subjects like U.S. History, with over 89% scoring proficient or better. Germantown High School is also a standout, ranking 29th in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating over the past 3 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well in Algebra I and U.S. History, with over 77% and 83% proficiency, respectively.

While the Madison County School District as a whole outperforms the state average in all MAAP subject areas, there is a significant performance gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing Velma Jackson High School. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rate at Velma Jackson High School. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is an area that requires further attention and intervention.