Madison County

Danielsville, Georgia — 7 schools

5,077
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$14,158
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Madison County operates 7 public schools serving 5,077 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,165 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 $14,158 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 29.9% local, 55.4% state, and 14.7% 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 $80,986 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #115 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 451.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% African American across the district's schools.

Madison County High School accounts for 29.5% of all Madison County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Madison County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Madison County school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Madison County school enrollment ranges from 419 students (lowest) to 1,525 students (highest), a spread of 1,106 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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 County student-counselor ratio is 451:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Madison County chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — 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 County is typically wider than the Madison County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.7%
Federal
55.4%
State
29.9%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
115 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,159
Studio/mo
$1,183
1 BR/mo
$1,331
2 BR/mo
$1,734
3 BR/mo
$1,831
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,986
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 7 schools in Madison County.

White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
451.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Madison County

School Enrollment
Madison County High School
1,525
Madison County Middle School
1,147
Danielsville Elementary School
709
Hull-Sanford Elementary School
494
Colbert Elementary School
443
Ila Elementary School
428
Comer Elementary School
419

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison County?

Madison County has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,077 students.

How much does Madison County spend per student?

Madison County spends $14,158 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #115 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Madison County?

The average teacher salary in Madison County is $80,986 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Madison County?

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 County?

Madison County students are 65.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% African American, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Madison County?

Madison County has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #115 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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