For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 13,330 students in Madison, AL (there are , serving 1,834 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Madison, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%). Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Madison, AL are Heritage Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 污污漫画 Schools in Madison, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11775 County Line Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2075
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 774-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7855 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-3614
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Coefer Boulevard
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 1,030 students
Rank: #77.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Pine Grove Road
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 851-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1111.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #1212.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
4976 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Grades: PK
| 216 students
Madison, Alabama 污污漫画 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sequel Tsi Madison Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1329 Browns Ferry Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, AL include Heritage Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
14 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison include: James Clemens High School vs. Bob Jones High School, Bob Jones High School vs. James Clemens High School, Liberty Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
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