Madison Parish School District
School District · Tallulah, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#58 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,632
+$3,542 vs Louisiana median
District size
1,332 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
The short answer
Madison Parish ranks #58 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Madison Parish's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wright Elementary School (6.8/10), Madison High School (6.6/10), and Madison Middle School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Madison Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wright Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Madison High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Christian Acres Alternative School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Tallulah Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madison Parish
Madison Parish is a Tallulah, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,332 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. District-level spending was $18,632 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Madison Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wright Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Madison Parish students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 29.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Madison Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Parish with test data.
Schools in Madison Parish
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Tallulah
- Total Enrollment
- 1,332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- District spending per student
- $18,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison Parish?
Madison Parish has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison Parish?
The average composite rating for Madison Parish is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Madison Parish?
Madison Parish's district-level spending was $18,632 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Parish is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison Parish?
Wright Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Madison Parish with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Madison Parish?
Across schools in Madison Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Madison Parish has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.3%
How we rate schools
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Compare Madison Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana 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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