Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,733
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#78
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,733 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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
27 public schools and 2 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #78 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
0.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,733
$161 below the state average
School coverage
27
2 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 27 public schools across 2 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.
Dominant-district county
Madison County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 27 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#78
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Madison County
Elementary to high school visible
11,198 students
23 listed schools in this county slice.
Berea Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,086 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Madison County is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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, Kentucky
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 Growing Educational Hub in Central Kentucky
Madison County supports a robust infrastructure of 27 public schools serving 12,284 students across two distinct districts. The network includes 13 elementary, six middle, and eight high schools, providing a comprehensive pipeline for local families.
Madison County and Berea Independent Districts
The Madison County district is the primary provider with 11,198 students, while Berea Independent serves a smaller community of 1,086. There are currently no charter schools in operation, meaning 100% of the public landscape consists of traditional and alternative district-run schools.
Town-Centered Learning with Rural Reach
Most students attend one of the 19 schools located in town settings, though eight schools serve the county's rural outskirts. Madison Central High School is the largest campus with 2,226 students, contrasting with smaller community-focused elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
12,284
27 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Madison County
Madison County
GuideBerea Independent
27 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 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Profile | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,226 |
| Madison Southern High School | Profile | Madison County | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,210 |
| Madison Middle School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 670 |
| Kingston Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Berea, 40403Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 618 |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| Clark Moores Middle School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 546 |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 512 |
| Berea Community Elementary School | Record | Berea Independent | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| B. Michael Caudill Middle School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 479 |
| Daniel Boone Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 477 |
| Farristown Middle School | Record | Madison County | Berea, 40403Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 466 |
| Kit Carson Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Shannon Johnson Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Foley Middle School | Record | Madison County | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 445 |
| Waco Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Waco, 40385Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 428 |
| Glenn R Marshall Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Rural: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 420 |
| Boonesborough Elementary | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 418 |
| Madison Kindergarten Academy | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 385 |
| White Hall Elementary School | Record | Madison County | Richmond, 40475Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Berea Community High School | Record | Berea Independent | Berea, 40403Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 353 |
Madison Central High School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Town: Distant
Madison Southern High School
Madison County
Berea, 40403 / Town: Distant
Kirksville Elementary School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Rural: Fringe
Silver Creek Elementary School
Madison County
Berea, 40403 / Town: Distant
Berea Community Elementary School
Berea Independent
Berea, 40403 / Town: Distant
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Rural: Fringe
Daniel Boone Elementary School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Town: Distant
Kit Carson Elementary School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Town: Distant
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Madison County
Berea, 40403 / Town: Distant
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Rural: Fringe
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Town: Distant
White Hall Elementary School
Madison County
Richmond, 40475 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,733
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Madison County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Kentucky?
Madison County supports a robust infrastructure of 27 public schools serving 12,284 students across two distinct districts. The network includes 13 elementary, six middle, and eight high schools, providing a comprehensive pipeline for local families.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Kentucky?
The Madison County district is the primary provider with 11,198 students, while Berea Independent serves a smaller community of 1,086. There are currently no charter schools in operation, meaning 100% of the public landscape consists of traditional and alternative district-run schools.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
Most students attend one of the 19 schools located in town settings, though eight schools serve the county's rural outskirts. Madison Central High School is the largest campus with 2,226 students, contrasting with smaller community-focused elementary schools.
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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.