Madison County Public Schools
Madison County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
86
public schools
Total Enrollment
54,651
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Madison County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Madison County has 3 district entries. Huntsville City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 45 schools.
School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Huntsville has the most listed schools, with 52 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 48 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
14 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
86
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
54,651
85 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Madison County
Huntsville City
Madison County
Madison City
86 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 86 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Profile | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35802City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,974 |
| Bob Jones High School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,920 |
| Huntsville High School | Profile | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35801City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,826 |
| Sparkman High School | Profile | Madison County | Harvest, 35749Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,738 |
| Liberty Middle School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,493 |
| Hazel Green High School | Profile | Madison County | Hazel Green, 35750Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,348 |
| Discovery Middle School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,334 |
| Buckhorn High School | Profile | Madison County | New Market, 35761Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,287 |
| Madison Cross Roads Elementary School | Profile | Madison County | Toney, 35773Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,035 |
| Monrovia Middle School | Profile | Madison County | Huntsville, 35806Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,003 |
| MidTown Elementary School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 999 |
| GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary | Profile | Huntsville City | Big Cove, 35763City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 964 |
| Columbia High School | Profile | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35806City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 954 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Profile | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 940 |
| Rainbow Elementary School | Listed only | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 926 |
| Heritage Elementary School | Listed only | Madison City | Madison, 35758Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 876 |
| Sparkman Middle School | Listed only | Madison County | Toney, 35773Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 859 |
| Providence Elementary | Listed only | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35805City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 848 |
| Jemison High School | Listed only | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35810City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 843 |
| Lee High School | Listed only | Huntsville City | Huntsville, 35811City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 840 |
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35802 / City: Midsize
Bob Jones High School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Huntsville High School
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35801 / City: Midsize
Sparkman High School
Madison County
Harvest, 35749 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Middle School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Hazel Green High School
Madison County
Hazel Green, 35750 / Town: Fringe
Discovery Middle School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Buckhorn High School
Madison County
New Market, 35761 / Rural: Fringe
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
Madison County
Toney, 35773 / Rural: Fringe
Monrovia Middle School
Madison County
Huntsville, 35806 / Suburb: Large
MidTown Elementary School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary
Huntsville City
Big Cove, 35763 / City: Midsize
Columbia High School
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35806 / City: Midsize
Mill Creek Elementary School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Rainbow Elementary School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Heritage Elementary School
Madison City
Madison, 35758 / Suburb: Large
Sparkman Middle School
Madison County
Toney, 35773 / Suburb: Large
Providence Elementary
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35805 / City: Midsize
Jemison High School
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35810 / City: Midsize
Lee High School
Huntsville City
Huntsville, 35811 / City: Midsize
Madison County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Madison County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Madison County public school directory?
The directory lists 86 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Madison County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Madison County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Madison County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 14 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Madison County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Madison County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.