Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,939
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#91
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,939 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% 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
80 public schools and 13 districts 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #91 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
86.6%
2.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,939
$1,311 below the state average
School coverage
80
13 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Madison County has 80 public schools across 13 districts, 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.
Large multi-district county
Madison County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#91
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% 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.
Edwardsville CUSD 7
Elementary to high school visible
7,274 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Granite City CUSD 9
Elementary to high school visible
5,817 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Alton CUSD 11
Elementary to high school visible
5,752 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Triad CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
3,991 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Edwardsville CUSD 7 is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Madison County district systems?
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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Madison County, Illinois
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 Broad Network Supporting Over 35,000 Students
Madison County maintains a robust infrastructure of 80 public schools across 13 districts, serving 35,863 students. This network includes 46 elementary, 14 middle, and 15 high schools, alongside several specialized education centers.
Edwardsville and Alton Lead the County Districts
Edwardsville CUSD 7 is the largest district, educating 7,274 students across 15 schools, followed by Granite City CUSD 9 and Alton CUSD 11. There are currently zero charter schools operating within the county's public system.
Suburban Living with Large High School Campuses
The county is primarily suburban, with 65 schools in suburban locales and 11 in rural settings. While the average school size is 512, Edwardsville High School serves as a major hub with 2,354 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
80
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
35,863
77 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Madison County
Edwardsville CUSD 7
GuideGranite City CUSD 9
GuideAlton CUSD 11
GuideTriad CUSD 2
GuideHighland CUSD 5
Bethalto CUSD 8
Roxana CUSD 1
East Alton SD 13
Madison CUSD 12
Wood River-Hartford ESD 15
80 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 80 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville High School | Profile | Edwardsville CUSD 7 | Edwardsville, 62025Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,354 |
| Alton High School | Profile | Alton CUSD 11 | Alton, 62002Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,990 |
| Granite City High School | Profile | Granite City CUSD 9 | Granite City, 62040Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,805 |
| Alton Middle School | Profile | Alton CUSD 11 | Alton, 62002Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,241 |
| Triad High School | Profile | Triad CUSD 2 | Troy, 62294Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,205 |
| Collinsville Middle School | Profile | Collinsville CUSD 10 | Collinsville, 62234Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 950 |
| Triad Middle School | Record | Triad CUSD 2 | Saint Jacob, 62281Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 901 |
| Liberty Middle School | Record | Edwardsville CUSD 7 | Edwardsville, 62025Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 896 |
| Dorris Intermediate Sch | Record | Collinsville CUSD 10 | Collinsville, 62234Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 884 |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Record | Granite City CUSD 9 | Granite City, 62040Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 871 |
| Highland High School | Record | Highland CUSD 5 | Highland, 62249Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 859 |
| Grigsby Intermediate School | Record | Granite City CUSD 9 | Granite City, 62040Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 829 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Record | Edwardsville CUSD 7 | Edwardsville, 62025Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 818 |
| Silver Creek Elementary | Record | Triad CUSD 2 | Troy, 62294Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 766 |
| Civic Memorial High School | Record | Bethalto CUSD 8 | Bethalto, 62010Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 748 |
| C A Henning School | Record | Triad CUSD 2 | Troy, 62294Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 743 |
| Prather Elementary School | Record | Granite City CUSD 9 | Granite City, 62040Suburb: Large | PK–KG | Primary | 659 |
| Highland Middle School | Record | Highland CUSD 5 | Highland, 62249Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 607 |
| North Elementary School | Record | Alton CUSD 11 | Godfrey, 62035Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 603 |
| Highland Primary School | Record | Highland CUSD 5 | Highland, 62249Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 589 |
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville CUSD 7
Edwardsville, 62025 / Suburb: Large
Alton High School
Alton CUSD 11
Alton, 62002 / Suburb: Small
Granite City High School
Granite City CUSD 9
Granite City, 62040 / Suburb: Large
Alton Middle School
Alton CUSD 11
Alton, 62002 / Suburb: Small
Triad High School
Triad CUSD 2
Troy, 62294 / Rural: Fringe
Collinsville Middle School
Collinsville CUSD 10
Collinsville, 62234 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Middle School
Edwardsville CUSD 7
Edwardsville, 62025 / Suburb: Large
Dorris Intermediate Sch
Collinsville CUSD 10
Collinsville, 62234 / Suburb: Large
Coolidge Junior High Sch
Granite City CUSD 9
Granite City, 62040 / Suburb: Large
Grigsby Intermediate School
Granite City CUSD 9
Granite City, 62040 / Suburb: Large
Lincoln Middle School
Edwardsville CUSD 7
Edwardsville, 62025 / Suburb: Large
Prather Elementary School
Granite City CUSD 9
Granite City, 62040 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,939
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Madison County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Illinois?
Madison County maintains a robust infrastructure of 80 public schools across 13 districts, serving 35,863 students. This network includes 46 elementary, 14 middle, and 15 high schools, alongside several specialized education centers.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Illinois?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 is the largest district, educating 7,274 students across 15 schools, followed by Granite City CUSD 9 and Alton CUSD 11. There are currently zero charter schools operating within the county's public system.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
The county is primarily suburban, with 65 schools in suburban locales and 11 in rural settings. While the average school size is 512, Edwardsville High School serves as a major hub with 2,354 students.
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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.