Madison City School District
School District · Madison, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Madison City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horizon Elementary School
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heritage Elementary School
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#9 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,575
$1,233 vs Alabama median
District size
12,736 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Madison City ranks #9 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Madison City's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mill Creek Elementary School (9.3/10), Horizon Elementary School (9.3/10), and Heritage Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Madison City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Madison City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Creek Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Horizon Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbia Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Midtown Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Rainbow Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Liberty Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Discovery Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | James Clemens High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madison City
Madison City is a Madison, Alabama school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 12,736 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $11,575 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Madison City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Horizon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Madison City students show an average math proficiency of 74.7% and ELA proficiency of 79.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Madison City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison City with test data.
Schools in Madison City
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 12,736
- Teachers (FTE)
- 745
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison City?
Madison City has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison City?
The average composite rating for Madison City is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Madison City?
Madison City spends $11,575 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison City is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison City?
Horizon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Madison City with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Madison City?
Across schools in Madison City with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Madison City has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.6%
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Compare Madison City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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