For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,130 students in Madison County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Madison County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, GA are Ila Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Comer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Sewell Mill Rd
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Colbert School Rd
Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2341
Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2341
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Comer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Hull-sanford Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9193 Fortson Store Rd
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Danielsville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Madison County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Madison County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Highway 172
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, GA include Ila Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School and Comer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
7 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Madison County Middle School vs. Madison County High School, Madison County High School vs. Madison County Middle School, Ila Elementary School vs. Comer Elementary School
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