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Top 49% in state

Madison County High School

High School · Madison County · Danielsville, GA

A high school in Danielsville, GA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 7, Danielsville, GA 30633

  • Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,723
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Madison County High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Madison County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danielsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,890

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$813/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Madison County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison County High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison County High School

Madison County High School is a public high school in Danielsville, GA, part of Madison County, serving approximately 1,486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison County High School

What grades does Madison County High School serve?

Madison County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Madison County High School?

Madison County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison County High School rank in GA?

Madison County High School ranks #1,118 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Madison County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Madison County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison County High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Madison County High School a charter school?

No, Madison County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison County High School a Title I school?

No, Madison County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison County High School?

61.7% of students at Madison County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 30633)
8,706
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30633; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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