Best High Schools in Madison County, MS

Madison County, MS has 14 high schools with 9,351 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Madison County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Madison County meet expectations.

1. Northwest Rankin High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students

2. Germantown High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1396 Students

3. Ridgeland High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students

4. Madison Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1246 Students

5. Velma Jackson High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

6. Canton Public High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 597 Students

Best Middle Schools in Madison County, MS

Madison County, MS has 7 middle schools with 5,162 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Madison County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Madison County exceed expectations.

1. Madison Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students

2. Germantown Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students

3. Northwest Rankin Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1374 Students

4. Old Town Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students

5. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students

6. Huey L. Porter Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students

7. Nichols Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, MS

Madison County, MS has 18 elementary schools with 8,519 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Madison County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Madison County meet expectations.

1. Madison Station Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students

2. Mannsdale Upper Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students

3. Madison Avenue Upper Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 480 Students

4. Flowood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rankin Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

5. Madison Crossing Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students

6. Luther Branson School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students

7. Highland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 644 Students

8. Camden Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students

9. East Flora Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students

10. Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, MS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Madison County, MS has a total population of 109,145 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Madison County, MS

23,083

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison County, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, MS.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,427 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Madison County, MS

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Rankin County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hinds County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Yazoo County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Scott County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leake County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Holmes County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Warren County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Attala County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sharkey County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newton County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations