Madison County Schools & Education
Madison County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,895
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#13
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Madison County
Measured School Summary
Madison County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Madison County spends $8,895 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% 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
13 public schools and 6 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,895
$439 below the state average
School coverage
13
6 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 13 public schools across 6 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
#13
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Ennis K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
422 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
210 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Sheridan Elem
Elementary and middle visible
170 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Harrison K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
91 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ennis K-12 Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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, Montana
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 Dozen Schools Across Six Districts
Madison County operates 13 public schools serving 970 students across six distinct districts. The count includes five elementary, four middle, and four high schools.
Ennis K-12 Dominates Local Enrollment
Ennis K-12 Schools is the largest district, serving 422 students across three school facilities. Other notable districts include Twin Bridges K-12 with 210 students.
Purely Rural Learning Environments
All 13 schools are in rural locales, creating a consistent educational environment across the county. The average school size is 75 students, though Ennis Primary is the largest at 229.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
970
13 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Madison County
Ennis K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
Sheridan Elem
Harrison K-12 Schools
Sheridan H S
Alder Elem
13 Public Schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis School | Record | Ennis K-12 Schools | Ennis, 59729Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 229 |
| Sheridan Elementary Schl | Record | Sheridan Elem | Sheridan, 59749Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 132 |
| Ennis High School | Record | Ennis K-12 Schools | Ennis, 59729Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 121 |
| Twin Bridges School | Record | Twin Bridges K-12 Schools | Twin Bridges, 59754Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 87 |
| Ennis 7-8 | Record | Ennis K-12 Schools | Ennis, 59729Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 72 |
| Twin Bridges High School | Record | Twin Bridges K-12 Schools | Twin Bridges, 59754Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Sheridan High School | Record | Sheridan H S | Sheridan, 59749Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 60 |
| Twin Bridges Middle School | Record | Twin Bridges K-12 Schools | Twin Bridges, 59754Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 60 |
| Harrison School | Record | Harrison K-12 Schools | Harrison, 59735Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 52 |
| Sheridan 7-8 | Record | Sheridan Elem | Sheridan, 59749Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 38 |
| Harrison High School | Record | Harrison K-12 Schools | Harrison, 59735Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 27 |
| Alder School | Record | Alder Elem | Alder, 59710Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 17 |
| Harrison 6-8 | Record | Harrison K-12 Schools | Harrison, 59735Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 12 |
Twin Bridges School
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges, 59754 / Rural: Remote
Twin Bridges High School
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges, 59754 / Rural: Remote
Twin Bridges Middle School
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges, 59754 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,895
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Madison County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Madison County, Montana?
Madison County operates 13 public schools serving 970 students across six distinct districts. The count includes five elementary, four middle, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Madison County, Montana?
Ennis K-12 Schools is the largest district, serving 422 students across three school facilities. Other notable districts include Twin Bridges K-12 with 210 students.
What is the school experience like in Madison County?
All 13 schools are in rural locales, creating a consistent educational environment across the county. The average school size is 75 students, though Ennis Primary is the largest at 229.
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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.