Best Schools in Madison County, MS
Madison County, MS has 35 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 19,322 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, 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, MS
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Germantown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1396 Students
2. Ridgeland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students
3. Velma Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 202 Students
4. Madison Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1246 Students
5. Canton Public High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, MS
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
2. Germantown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
3. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
4. Huey L. Porter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
5. Nichols Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
6. Old Town Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, MS
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mannsdale Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students
2. Madison Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
3. Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 480 Students
4. Luther Branson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
5. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
6. Madison Crossing Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students
7. Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
8. Highland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 644 Students
9. East Flora Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
10. Canton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 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
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, MS
How many schools are in Madison County, MS?
Madison County, MS has 35 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 19,322 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Madison County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, 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: 66%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
5 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Madison Co School Dist (21 schools)
- Canton Public School Dist (8 schools)