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Madison Central High School

Public Grades 10-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 98% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Madison Central High School is a public high school in Madison, MS, serving 1,260 students in grades 10–12 as part of Madison County Schools, one of Mississippi's highest-rated districts. The school currently ranks #4 out of 224 Mississippi high schools (98th percentile, 5 stars) and boasts a 94.0% graduation rate—above the district (91.3%) and state (89.2%) averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 and a free/reduced lunch rate of 22.14%, it serves a relatively affluent community compared to many neighboring schools.

Academically, Madison Central High School shines in the humanities: 76.2% of students are proficient in English II and 89.3% in U.S. History, far exceeding state averages. However, its STEM results tell a very different story. Just 44.6% of students are proficient in Algebra I and only 23.2% in Biology—both well below state averages. Nearby Germantown High School, which ranks 48th, actually outperforms Madison Central in both subjects (77.5% and 71.7%, respectively). This paradox may stem partly from Madison Central's grade configuration: since it only serves grades 10–12, students taking Algebra I and Biology exams there are often doing so later than typical 9th graders.

The most urgent concern is chronic absenteeism. At 42.3%, Madison Central's rate is double the state average and higher than even several high-poverty schools in Jackson, including Murrah High School (36.6%) and Lanier Junior/Senior High School (31.1%). This is surprising given the school's strong graduation rate and affluent student body. While Madison Central has improved dramatically since ranking 114th in 2015–2016, sustaining its elite status will depend on addressing chronic absenteeism and the notable gaps in math and science proficiency.

1,260

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,373

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

(601) 856-7121

District: Madison County Schools

Feeder schools for Madison Central High School:

Elementary:	East Flora Elementary
	Madison Avenue Elementary K2
	Madison Avenue Upper
	Madison Station Elementary
Middle:	Madison Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

African American:

28.8%

Asian:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (74% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Mississippi high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 24% Mississippi)

!Biology scores 18 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg70%

Mississippi avg60%

4^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 48 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 2% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Madison County Schools

20^th of 133Madison County Schools among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	4 of 224	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	18 of 232	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	82.8	22 of 228	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	20 of 226	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	8 of 228	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	9 of 231	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	23 of 233	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	84.8	17 of 233	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	81.8	23 of 237	90.3%	★★★★★
2016	51.8	114 of 231	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.2	80 of 226	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	42.1	138 of 236	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.5	134 of 238	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.6	100 of 241	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	104 of 244	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.4	72 of 235	69.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.6	19 of 235	91.9%	★★★★★
2008	67.1	72 of 235	69.4%	★★★★☆
2007	75.0	37 of 232	84.1%	★★★★☆
2006	64.4	85 of 232	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.4	117 of 232	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.5	116 of 232	50.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

English II76%+27 vs state

Algebra I52%-14 vs state

Biology46%-18 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, January 24, 2015

Good facility, it's a very nice building, however the problem lies with the staff. Most teachers can't do their job correctly, so students have to go home completeley clueless on what they were "taught", or teachers can be overly emotional and let their personal lives interfere with teaching. It's not only the teachers either principles and office staff are also in the wrong with how they address the schools policies, and etc.. Lastly the seinor bais is very noticable and immense, leaving the sophmores and juniors uncared for. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Best school I have ever gone too, i dont know how they rated this a 4 start and petal high school 5 star, petal high sucks, i miss this school Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Madison Central High School	Public	10-12	1417 Highland Colony Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-7121	1,260	96	13.1	22.1%	727 (57.7%)	363 (28.8%)	42 (3.3%)	103 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	91.3	4^th of 224 public high schools	98.2%		86.7	18^th of 232 public high schools	92.2%	14					51.7	76.2		45.5	$15,373
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	586 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-5023	995	77	12.8	71.3%	59 (5.9%)	672 (67.5%)	212 (21.3%)	27 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	38.3	140^th of 224 public high schools	37.5%		53.9	112^th of 232 public high schools	51.7%	28					58.8	44.6		52.7	$14,931
Germantown High School	Public	9-12	409 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6150	1,411	96	14.7	25.9%	759 (53.8%)	546 (38.7%)	33 (2.3%)	49 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	21 (1.5%)	72.9	48^th of 224 public high schools	78.6%		83.5	29^th of 232 public high schools	87.5%	19					77.1	60.1		65.6	$13,546
Madison County Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	379 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6847	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Road	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(769) 228-0108	994	71	13.9	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	953 (95.9%)	26 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	20.5	180^th of 224 public high schools	19.6%		12.5	203^rd of 232 public high schools	12.5%	23					48.1	21.6		54.3	$13,669
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,259	80	15.7	99.9%	25 (2.0%)	1,200 (95.3%)	24 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.7%)	26.8	166^th of 224 public high schools	25.9%		28.4	160^th of 232 public high schools	31.0%	6					47.3	43.0		45.6	$12,792
Lanier Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	833 West Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	895	81	11.0	100.0%	5 (0.6%)	880 (98.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5.1	218^th of 224 public high schools	2.7%		6	223^rd of 232 public high schools	3.9%	5	2.5	8.9	18.0	23.4	38.5	20.3	25.3	23.5	$15,881
Clinton High School	Public	10-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5656	1,339	87	15.3	38.5%	407 (30.4%)	797 (59.5%)	41 (3.1%)	65 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.1%)	71.3	58^th of 224 public high schools	74.1%		82.5	33^rd of 232 public high schools	85.8%	25					37.0	58.5		27.8	$10,958
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Development Center	Public	8-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Central High School

What schools feed into Madison Central High School?

Madison Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Flora Elementary
Elementary : Madison Avenue Elementary K2
Elementary : Madison Avenue Upper
Elementary : Madison Station Elementary
Middle : Madison Middle School

How many students attend Madison Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,260 students attended Madison Central High School.

What district is Madison Central High School in?

Madison County Schools

Is Madison Central High School a good school?

Yes! Madison Central High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 224 Mississippi high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Central High School?

Students at Madison Central High School are 58% White, 29% African American, 8% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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