Madison County School District
School District · Huntsville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,905
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,905
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#93 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,905
$1,903 vs Alabama median
District size
20,639 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Madison County
Madison County is a Huntsville, Alabama school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 20,639 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $10,905 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Madison County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Market School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Madison County students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 66.6%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Madison County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison County with test data.
Schools in Madison County
28 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Huntsville
- Total Enrollment
- 20,639
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison County?
Madison County has 28 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison County?
The average composite rating for Madison County is 6.3/10. 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 County?
Madison County spends $10,905 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison County is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison County?
New Market School is the highest-rated school in Madison County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Madison County?
Across schools in Madison County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Madison County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 28 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Madison County 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)
- 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)
- Houston County (16)
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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