Public schools in Madison, MS
12 open public schools with an address in Madison, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,239
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Madison public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Madison, MS: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,239 students, an average of 687 per school. The largest campus is Germantown High School (1,411 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison Station Elementary (980).
Every listed school belongs to Madison County Schools. 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 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.9:1. 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% 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
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue Elementary K2 Madison County Schools | KG–02 | 397 | 13.8:1 | |
| Madison Avenue Upper Madison County Schools | 03–05 | 474 | 14.4:1 | |
| Madison Station Elementary Madison County Schools | KG–05 | 980 | 15.3:1 | |
| Mannsdale Elementary School Madison County Schools | KG–02 | 578 | 16.2:1 | |
| Mannsdale Upper Elementary Madison County Schools | 03–05 | 578 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Madison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Middle Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 1,008 | 14.1:1 | |
| Madison Middle School Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 1,180 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Madison
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School Madison County Schools | 09–13 | 1,411 | 14.7:1 | |
| Madison Central High School Madison County Schools | 10–13 | 1,260 | 13.1:1 | |
| Madison Co Voc Complex Madison County Schools · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Madison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Co. Alternative School Madison County Schools · Alternative School | 01–11 | 0 | — | |
| Rosa Scott Madison County Schools | 09–09 | 373 | 10.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black26.8%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Madison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,239 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madison
How many public schools are in Madison, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Madison: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,239 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madison?
All listed public schools with an address in Madison belong to Madison County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Madison?
Germantown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madison, with 1,411 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). 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 Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madison public schools is 14:1, similar to the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. 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 Mississippi cities