Madison County School District
School District · Richmond, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,260
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,260
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Madison County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison County 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.
Boonesborough Elementary
Richmond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Berea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
Richmond · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#43 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,260
$1,726 vs Kentucky median
District size
11,241 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Madison County ranks #43 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Madison County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Boonesborough Elementary (9.0/10), Shannon Johnson Elementary School (8.3/10), and B. Michael Caudill Middle School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Madison County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boonesborough Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Shannon Johnson Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | B. Michael Caudill Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Farristown Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Glenn R Marshall Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Madison Southern High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Clark Moores Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Madison Central High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingston Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Foley Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madison County
Madison County is a Richmond, Kentucky school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 11,241 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,260 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Madison County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boonesborough Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Madison County students show an average math proficiency of 45.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 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
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 11,241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 706
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison County?
Madison County has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 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 6.9/10. 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 $12,260 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison County is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison County?
Boonesborough Elementary is the highest-rated school in Madison County with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Madison County?
Across schools in Madison County with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Madison County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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Compare Madison County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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