Best Schools in Madison County, IN
Madison County, IN has 39 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 20,334 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Madison County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, IN
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pendleton Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Madison Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
2. Lapel Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankton-lapel Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Frankton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankton-lapel Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 778 Students
4. Alexandria-monroe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 750 Students
5. Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison-grant United School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 491 Students
6. Elwood Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elwood Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 633 Students
7. Excel Center - Anderson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Anderson • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
8. Anderson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1790 Students
9. Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Department Of Correction • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, IN
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pendleton Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Madison Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Lapel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankton-lapel Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
3. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 914 Students
4. Anderson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 943 Students
5. Compass Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, IN
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Madison Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 755 Students
2. Lapel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankton-lapel Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
3. Pendleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Madison Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 840 Students
4. Maple Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Madison Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
5. Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 772 Students
6. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison-grant United School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 332 Students
7. Frankton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankton-lapel Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 806 Students
8. Eastside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
9. Cross Street Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Street Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
10. Holy Cross School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Cross School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, IN has a total population of 130,129 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison County, IN
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 County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, IN.
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 County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, IN
How many schools are in Madison County, IN?
Madison County, IN has 39 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 20,334 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Madison County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Madison County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison County?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
7 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Anderson (12)
- Pendleton (5)
- Elwood (3)
- Lapel (3)
- Alexandria (2)
- Frankton (2)
- Summitville (1)
School districts (4)
- Anderson Community School Corp (11 schools)
- Frankton-Lapel Community Schools (5 schools)
- South Madison Com Sch Corp (5 schools)
- Elwood Community School Corp (3 schools)