- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, MS
Madison Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280279001220
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Central High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Madison Central High School held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280279001220 · Madison, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 14.8:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Madison Central High School held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Madison Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- This school
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- Germantown Mid
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- Madison Statio
Madison Station Elementary School
980 students
What this shows Madison Central High School reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Central High School compares
Madison Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 75% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 28.8%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Madison Central High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Germantown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Madison
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Central High School
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Central High School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Central High School?
20.1% of students at Madison Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Central High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Central High School rank among high schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Madison, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Madison Central High School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Middle School (1,180 students), and Germantown Middle School (1,008 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.