Madison Co School Dist School District
School District · Ridgeland, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#18 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,248
$364 vs Mississippi median
District size
12,971 students
Much larger than Mississippi median
About Madison Co School Dist
Madison Co School Dist is a Ridgeland, Mississippi school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 12,971 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $12,248 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Madison Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Camden Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Madison Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 60.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Madison Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Madison Co School Dist
21 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Ridgeland
- Total Enrollment
- 12,971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,035
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Madison Co School Dist has 21 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Madison Co School Dist is 7.1/10. 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 Co School Dist?
Madison Co School Dist spends $12,248 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Co School Dist is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison Co School Dist?
Camden Elementary is the highest-rated school in Madison Co School Dist with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Madison Co School Dist?
Across schools in Madison Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Madison Co School Dist has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 21 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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 MS
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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