Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,709
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#16
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,709 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher 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
7 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #16 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,709
$304 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Madison County has 7 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
#16
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points above 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.
Madison County
Elementary to high school visible
5,077 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Madison County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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, Georgia
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.
A Strong Multi-Campus Rural Network
Madison County’s education infrastructure includes seven public schools serving a total of 5,077 students. The system is organized under one district and features five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Dedicated Public Education Infrastructure
The Madison County School District oversees the entire student population of 5,077. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all public education resources are concentrated within the primary district system.
Vibrant Rural Learning Environments
The district is entirely rural, with all seven schools situated in countryside settings. While the average school size is 725 students, the high school serves 1,436 students, whereas Colbert Elementary is much smaller with 447.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
5,077
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Madison County
7 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | Profile | Madison County | Danielsville, 30633Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,436 |
| Madison County Middle School | Profile | Madison County | Danielsville, 30633Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,174 |
| Danielsville Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Danielsville, 30633Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 679 |
| Hull-Sanford Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Hull, 30646Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Colbert Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Colbert, 30628Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Ila Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Ila, 30647Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Comer Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Comer, 30629Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 386 |
Madison County High School
Madison County
Danielsville, 30633 / Rural: Distant
Madison County Middle School
Madison County
Danielsville, 30633 / Rural: Distant
Danielsville Elementary School
Madison County
Danielsville, 30633 / Rural: Distant
Hull-Sanford Elementary School
Madison County
Hull, 30646 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,709
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Madison County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Georgia?
Madison County’s education infrastructure includes seven public schools serving a total of 5,077 students. The system is organized under one district and features five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Georgia?
The Madison County School District oversees the entire student population of 5,077. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all public education resources are concentrated within the primary district system.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
The district is entirely rural, with all seven schools situated in countryside settings. While the average school size is 725 students, the high school serves 1,436 students, whereas Colbert Elementary is much smaller with 447.
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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.