Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,658
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#39
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.9%.
Funding Context
At $5,658 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
32 public schools and 8 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
93.9%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,658
$151 above the state average
School coverage
32
8 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 32 public schools across 8 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.
Mixed school landscape
Madison County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#39
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Anderson Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
6,196 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
4,456 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,090 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Alexandria Community School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,522 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Anderson Community School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Indiana
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 Diverse and Balanced School System
Madison County serves 18,287 students through 32 public schools spread across eight districts. The system is well-distributed with 15 elementary, five middle, and 10 high schools, plus two specialized campuses. This variety ensures that students have access to appropriate learning environments at every stage.
Anderson Community Leads Local Education
Anderson Community School Corp is the largest district, managing 11 schools and 6,196 students. South Madison and Frankton-Lapel districts also serve thousands of students in the surrounding areas. The county includes two charter schools, such as Anderson Preparatory Academy, which enrolls 864 students.
A Mix of Urban, Rural, and Suburban
Madison County offers a true variety of locales, featuring 12 city schools, 11 rural schools, and 5 suburban schools. The average school size is 610 students, though Anderson High School is significantly larger with 1,790 students. This diversity allows families to choose between high-energy city campuses and quiet rural schoolhouses.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
18,287
32 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Madison County
Anderson Community School Corp
GuideSouth Madison Com Sch Corp
GuideFrankton-Lapel Community Schools
Alexandria Community School Corp
Elwood Community School Corp
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Indiana Department of Correction
Excel Center - Anderson
32 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Profile | Anderson Community School Corp | Anderson, 46013City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,790 |
| Pendleton Heights High School | Profile | South Madison Com Sch Corp | Pendleton, 46064Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,357 |
| Anderson Intermediate School | Profile | Anderson Community School Corp | Anderson, 46012City: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 943 |
| Highland Middle School | Record | Anderson Community School Corp | Anderson, 46012City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 914 |
| Anderson Preparatory Academy | Record | Anderson Preparatory Academy | Anderson, 46016City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 864 |
| Pendleton Elementary School | Record | South Madison Com Sch Corp | Pendleton, 46064Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 840 |
| Frankton Elementary School | Record | Frankton-Lapel Community Schools | Frankton, 46044Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 806 |
| Maple Ridge Elementary School | Record | South Madison Com Sch Corp | Pendleton, 46064Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 783 |
| Frankton Jr-Sr High School | Record | Frankton-Lapel Community Schools | Frankton, 46044Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 778 |
| Alexandria Monroe Elementary School | Record | Alexandria Community School Corp | Alexandria, 46001Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 772 |
| East Elementary School | Record | South Madison Com Sch Corp | Pendleton, 46064Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 755 |
| Alexandria-Monroe High School | Record | Alexandria Community School Corp | Alexandria, 46001Suburb: Small | 7–12 | High | 750 |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School | Record | South Madison Com Sch Corp | Pendleton, 46064Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 721 |
| Lapel Elementary School | Record | Frankton-Lapel Community Schools | Lapel, 46051Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 704 |
| Elwood Jr-Sr High School | Record | Elwood Community School Corp | Elwood, 46036Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 633 |
| Eastside Elementary School | Record | Anderson Community School Corp | Anderson, 46012City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 511 |
| Lapel Sr High School | Record | Frankton-Lapel Community Schools | Lapel, 46051Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 466 |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Record | Anderson Community School Corp | Anderson, 46012City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 462 |
| Elwood Elementary School | Record | Elwood Community School Corp | Elwood, 46036Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 445 |
| Elwood Intermediate School | Record | Elwood Community School Corp | Elwood, 46036Town: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 416 |
Anderson High School
Anderson Community School Corp
Anderson, 46013 / City: Small
Pendleton Heights High School
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Pendleton, 46064 / Suburb: Small
Anderson Intermediate School
Anderson Community School Corp
Anderson, 46012 / City: Small
Highland Middle School
Anderson Community School Corp
Anderson, 46012 / City: Small
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson, 46016 / City: Small
Pendleton Elementary School
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Pendleton, 46064 / Suburb: Small
Frankton Elementary School
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Frankton, 46044 / Rural: Fringe
Maple Ridge Elementary School
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Pendleton, 46064 / Rural: Fringe
Frankton Jr-Sr High School
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Frankton, 46044 / Rural: Fringe
Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
Alexandria Community School Corp
Alexandria, 46001 / Suburb: Small
East Elementary School
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Pendleton, 46064 / Rural: Fringe
Alexandria-Monroe High School
Alexandria Community School Corp
Alexandria, 46001 / Suburb: Small
Pendleton Heights Middle School
South Madison Com Sch Corp
Pendleton, 46064 / Rural: Fringe
Lapel Elementary School
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Lapel, 46051 / Rural: Fringe
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
Elwood Community School Corp
Elwood, 46036 / Town: Fringe
Eastside Elementary School
Anderson Community School Corp
Anderson, 46012 / City: Small
Lapel Sr High School
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Lapel, 46051 / Rural: Fringe
Tenth Street Elementary School
Anderson Community School Corp
Anderson, 46012 / City: Small
Elwood Elementary School
Elwood Community School Corp
Elwood, 46036 / Town: Fringe
Elwood Intermediate School
Elwood Community School Corp
Elwood, 46036 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,658
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Madison County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Indiana?
Madison County serves 18,287 students through 32 public schools spread across eight districts. The system is well-distributed with 15 elementary, five middle, and 10 high schools, plus two specialized campuses. This variety ensures that students have access to appropriate learning environments at every stage.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Indiana?
Anderson Community School Corp is the largest district, managing 11 schools and 6,196 students. South Madison and Frankton-Lapel districts also serve thousands of students in the surrounding areas. The county includes two charter schools, such as Anderson Preparatory Academy, which enrolls 864 students.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
Madison County offers a true variety of locales, featuring 12 city schools, 11 rural schools, and 5 suburban schools. The average school size is 610 students, though Anderson High School is significantly larger with 1,790 students. This diversity allows families to choose between high-energy city campuses and quiet rural schoolhouses.
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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.