Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Arkansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,136
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,160
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 38/100
State Score Position
#70
of 75 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,136 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 58% below the Arkansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Madison County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #70 of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
8.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,136
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Madison County has 8 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Madison County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Madison County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#70
of 75 Arkansas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,339 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Madison County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Madison County, Arkansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Consolidated Education in a Rural Setting
Madison County operates eight public schools, all unified under a single school district. The system serves 2,574 students through four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This consolidated approach allows for streamlined administration across the entire county landscape.
The Huntsville School District Connection
The Huntsville School District manages the county's education, with the largest concentration of students at its central campuses. The district services 2,339 students across six schools. There are no charter school options in the county, making Huntsville the primary educational partner for all residents.
The Heart of Rural Education
Every single school in Madison County is classified as a rural locale, with an average size of 322 students. Huntsville High School is the largest with 622 students, while St. Paul Elementary offers a very small, personal feel with only 151 students. This ensures that every child experiences a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
2,574
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Madison County
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
8 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUNTSVILLE, 72740Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 622 |
| WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUNTSVILLE, 72740Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 513 |
| HUNTSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUNTSVILLE, 72740Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 472 |
| HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCH | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUNTSVILLE, 72740Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 468 |
| ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | ST PAUL, 72760Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 151 |
| KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT | KINGSTON, 72742Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 126 |
| ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | ST PAUL, 72760Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 113 |
| KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT | KINGSTON, 72742Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 109 |
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUNTSVILLE, 72740 / Rural: Distant
WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUNTSVILLE, 72740 / Rural: Distant
HUNTSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUNTSVILLE, 72740 / Rural: Distant
HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCH
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUNTSVILLE, 72740 / Rural: Distant
ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
ST PAUL, 72760 / Rural: Distant
KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
KINGSTON, 72742 / Rural: Remote
ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
ST PAUL, 72760 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,136
State avg $6,160
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Schools in Madison County, Arkansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Arkansas?
Madison County operates eight public schools, all unified under a single school district. The system serves 2,574 students through four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This consolidated approach allows for streamlined administration across the entire county landscape.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Arkansas?
The Huntsville School District manages the county's education, with the largest concentration of students at its central campuses. The district services 2,339 students across six schools. There are no charter school options in the county, making Huntsville the primary educational partner for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
Every single school in Madison County is classified as a rural locale, with an average size of 322 students. Huntsville High School is the largest with 622 students, while St. Paul Elementary offers a very small, personal feel with only 151 students. This ensures that every child experiences a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment.
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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.