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Best Schools in Madison, IN
Madison, IN has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,743 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Madison don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison, IN
The top high schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Jennings County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jennings County School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
3. Madison Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
4. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
5. Switzerland Co Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison, IN
The top middle schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Ripley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 162 Students
2. Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 743 Students
3. Switzerland Co Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
4. Jennings County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jennings County School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 626 Students
5. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison, IN
The top elementary schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pope John Xxiii Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope John Xxiii Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
2. Deputy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 112 Students
3. South Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Ripley Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 563 Students
4. Southwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
5. Brush Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jennings County School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
6. Lydia Middleton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 335 Students
7. Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
8. Jefferson-craig Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Switzerland County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
9. Canaan Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canaan Community Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 183 Students
10. Anderson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison, IN has a total population of 20,342 with 20% 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, 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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison, 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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison, IN
How many schools are in Madison, IN?
Madison, IN has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,743 students in total.
How do schools in Madison perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Madison score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Madison don't 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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Madison
5 of 5 schools in Madison carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Madison. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.