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Madison County Schools (2026) - Madison, MS

Madison County Schools

476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Madison County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,922 students in Madison County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Madison County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
12,922 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
996 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison County Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#6 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
69%
52%
61%
42%
70%
55%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
41%
45%
% White
44%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,878 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,806 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,878
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,806
$12,276

Best Madison County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Madison Station Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
459 Reunion Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6246
Gr: K-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
371 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-3433
Gr: 3-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mannsdale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
443 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 879-0309
Gr: K-2 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Madison Avenue Upper
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-6609
Gr: 3-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1365 Mannsdale Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Luther Branson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rosa Scott
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Gr: 9 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
439 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-0376
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Germantown High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Madison Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Yandell Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 898-7710
Gr: K-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Gr: 9-13 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1313.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Gr: 10-12 | 1,260 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Avenue Elementary K2
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1199 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-2951
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Brame Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-8103
Gr: 3-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Old Town Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1919.
East Flora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-8724
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S.pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-6621
Gr: PK-2 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
379 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
476 Highland Colony Parkway
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-1326
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison County Schools?
Madison County Schools manages 23 public schools serving 12,922 students.
What is the rank of Madison County Schools?
Madison County Schools is ranked #6 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County Schools?
44% of Madison County Schools students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County Schools?
Madison County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Madison County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,806 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,922 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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