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7.1 avg / 10

Madison Co School Dist School District

School District · Ridgeland, Mississippi

Students: 12,971
Teachers (FTE): 1,035
Estimated Scores: 14%

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

Math Proficiency 60.1%
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ELA Proficiency 59.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Co School Dist with test data.

District Details

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%

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 methodology

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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