Can I use Madison County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Madison County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Madison County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Madison County?

Start with the 33 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Madison County Schools & Education

Name: Madison County, Mississippi Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Madison County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,179

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#24

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Madison County

Measured School Summary

Madison County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 89.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,179 per pupil, Madison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 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

33 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

32/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #24 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

89.3%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,179

$225 above the state average

School coverage

2 districts 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 33 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.

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Parent decision brief

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 CO SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 23 of 33 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#24

of 81 Mississippi 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.

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

13,162 students

Elementary 11Middle 4High 5Other 3

23 listed schools in this county slice.

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Elementary to high school visible

3,166 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 2Other 2

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST 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?

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, Mississippi

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.

An Overview of Madison County's Education System

Madison County boasts 33 public schools, making it one of the largest educational hubs in the state. Two districts manage a massive enrollment of 16,328 students across 15 elementary, six middle, and seven high schools. The county also maintains five specialized campuses to meet diverse student needs.

Major Districts Serving Madison Residents

The Madison County School District is a regional powerhouse with 23 schools and 13,162 students. The Canton Public School District also serves the county, providing education to 3,166 students through 10 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, as the two traditional districts manage all public enrollment.

Suburban Reach and Large Campus Life

While 19 schools are situated in rural locales, the county features nine suburban campuses that serve the growing population centers. High enrollment is common here, as seen at Germantown High and Madison Central High, both of which host over 1,200 students. The average school size is 563 students, reflecting the county's rapid development.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Madison County

Reported Enrollment

16,328

33 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15

Middle6

High7

Other5

2 School Districts in Madison County

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

10 schools

3,166 students

33 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 data

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Public schools in Madison County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,396
MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,246
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	MADISON, 39110Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,154
MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	MADISON, 39110Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	1,035
GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,008
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Ridgeland, 39157Suburb: Large	9–12	High	968
MADISON CROSSING ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	775
ANN SMITH ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	RIDGELAND, 39157Suburb: Large	PK–2	Primary	746
OLD TOWN MIDDLE	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Ridgeland, 39157Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	707
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	RIDGELAND, 39157Suburb: Large	3–5	Primary	644
MANNSDALE ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	633
MANNSDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	599
CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Canton, 39046Rural: Fringe	10–12	High	597
MADISON AVENUE UPPER ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Suburb: Large	3–5	Primary	480
MADISON AVENUE LOWER ELEMENTARY	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	MADISON, 39110Suburb: Large	KG–2	Primary	437
ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL	Record	MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST	Madison, 39110Suburb: Large	9	Other	422
MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Canton, 39046Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	410
NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Canton, 39046Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	396
CANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Canton, 39046Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	391
HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	Canton, 39046Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	377

GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,396 students

MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,246 students

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

MADISON, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,154 students

MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

MADISON, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–5Primary1,035 students

GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,008 students

RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ridgeland, 39157 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High968 students

MADISON CROSSING ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary775 students

ANN SMITH ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

RIDGELAND, 39157 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–2Primary746 students

OLD TOWN MIDDLE

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ridgeland, 39157 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle707 students

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

RIDGELAND, 39157 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary644 students

MANNSDALE ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary633 students

MANNSDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary599 students

CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Canton, 39046 / Rural: Fringe

Record10–12High597 students

MADISON AVENUE UPPER ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary480 students

MADISON AVENUE LOWER ELEMENTARY

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

MADISON, 39110 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–2Primary437 students

ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison, 39110 / Suburb: Large

Record9Other422 students

MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Canton, 39046 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary410 students

NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Canton, 39046 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle396 students

CANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Canton, 39046 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary391 students

HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Canton, 39046 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle377 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,179

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?

Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Madison County?

Madison County has a school score of 32/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Madison County?

The high school graduation rate in Madison County is 89.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Madison County spend per student?

Madison County spends $6,179 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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