MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Ridgeland, Mississippi — 21 schools

13,162
Total Enrollment
21
Schools
$11,926
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST operates 21 public schools serving 13,162 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 6 high, 4 middle, 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,926 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,926 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.5% local, 40.6% state, and 10.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,659 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #122 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 21 schools offering Advanced Placement (40 AP courses district-wide), a 324:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.1% African American, 36.8% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST school enrollment varies 30× across entities

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST school enrollment ranges from 47 students (lowest) to 1,411 students (highest), a spread of 1,364 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST student-counselor ratio is 324:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST is typically wider than the MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST chronic absenteeism rate is 18.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST is typically wider than the MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
40.6%
State
48.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
122 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Madison County county, where this district is located.

$1,091
Studio/mo
$1,097
1 BR/mo
$1,288
2 BR/mo
$1,544
3 BR/mo
$1,705
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,659
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 21 schools in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST.

White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 50.1%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 21
Schools with AP
40 AP courses total
324:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

School Enrollment
Germantown High School
1,411
Madison Central High School
1,260
Madison Middle School
1,180
Germantown Middle School
1,008
Ridgeland High School
995
Madison Station Elementary School
980
Madison Crossing Elementary
761
Ann Smith Elementary
715
Old Town Middle
693
Highland Elementary
629
Mannsdale Elementary
578
Mannsdale Upper Elementary
578
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
474
Madison Avenue Lower Elementary
397
Rosa Scott School
373
East Flora Elementary
249
Velma Jackson High School
224
Luther Branson School
151
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
124
Camden Elementary
99
Madison Co Pre School
47

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST has 21 schools, including 6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary, 4 other. Total enrollment is 13,162 students.

How much does MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,926 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #122 in Mississippi.

What is the average teacher salary in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?

The average teacher salary in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST is $68,659 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Madison County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST students are 50.1% African American, 36.8% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, averaged across 21 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #122 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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