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Best Schools in Madison, AL
Madison, AL has 37 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 29,758 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Madison meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison, AL
The top high schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Clemens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2149 Students
2. Bob Jones High School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1920 Students
3. Sparkman High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1738 Students
4. East Limestone High School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1282 Students
5. Athens High School
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Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
6. Tanner High School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
7. Columbia High School
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Huntsville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
8. Decatur High Developmental
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Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison, AL
The top middle schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1493 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
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Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1334 Students
3. Monrovia Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
4. Athens Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
5. Sparkman Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students
6. Decatur Middle School
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Decatur City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
7. Williams Middle School
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Huntsville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison, AL
The top elementary schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 876 Students
2. Brookhill Elementary School
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Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 366 Students
3. Monrovia Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
4. Rainbow Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
5. Horizon Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students
6. Mill Creek Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 940 Students
7. Madison Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
8. Midtown Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 999 Students
9. Columbia Elementary School
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Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 784 Students
10. Legacy Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison, AL has a total population of 88,389 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison, AL
How many schools are in Madison, AL?
Madison, AL has 37 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 29,758 students in total.
How do schools in Madison perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Madison score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Madison meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Madison
12 of 12 schools in Madison carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 12
All 12 public schools we grade in Madison. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (8)
- Columbia Elementary School
- Heritage Elementary School
- Horizon Elementary School
- Legacy Elementary School
- Madison Elementary School
- Midtown Elementary School
- Mill Creek Elementary School
- Rainbow Elementary School
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.