Public schools in Madison, AL
14 open public schools with an address in Madison, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,640
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Madison, AL: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,640 students, an average of 974 per school. The largest campus is James Clemens High School (2,159 students), and the largest elementary school is MidTown Elementary School (1,097).
Madison City operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Madison campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 26% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Madison
Elementary schools in Madison
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 701 | 14.2:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 869 | 17:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 567 | 14.7:1 | |
| Legacy Elementary School Madison County | PK–05 | 594 | 17.5:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 603 | 15.5:1 | |
| MidTown Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 1,097 | 17.4:1 | |
| Mill Creek Elementary School Madison City | PK–05 | 965 | 16.3:1 | |
| Rainbow Elementary School Madison City | KG–05 | 725 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Madison
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle School Madison City | 06–08 | 1,054 | 15.6:1 | |
| Journey Middle School Madison City | 06–08 | 903 | 19:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Madison City | 06–08 | 1,103 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Madison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones High School Madison City | 09–12 | 2,048 | 18.1:1 | |
| James Clemens High School Madison City | 09–12 | 2,159 | 17.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Madison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison City School PreK Center Madison City | PK–PK | 252 | 28.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.4%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black20.4%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,640 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,640 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madison?
Schools with an address in Madison belong to 2 education agencies, led by Madison City (13 schools), Madison County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Madison?
James Clemens High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madison, with 2,159 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Madison?
No school with an address in Madison is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madison public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Madison guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities