Best Schools in Madison County, KY
Madison County, KY has 25 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,585 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Madison County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, KY
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Southern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Madison Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2226 Students
3. Berea Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Bellevue Transitional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
5. Madison County Day Treatment
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, KY
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farristown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. B. Michael Caudill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
3. Clark Moores Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
4. Foley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
5. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
6. Berea Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, KY
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boonesborough Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
2. Kirksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
3. Shannon Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. White Hall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
5. Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 420 Students
6. Berea Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berea Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
7. Silver Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
8. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
9. Kit Carson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 466 Students
10. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, KY has a total population of 92,701 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison County, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, KY
How many schools are in Madison County, KY?
Madison County, KY has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,585 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Madison County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Madison County greatly exceed 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: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
3 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Madison County (20 schools)
- Berea Independent (3 schools)