Enrollment
464
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, FL
Madison County High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120120002212
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison County High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison County High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison County High School
Madison County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Madison, Florida, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 751 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #718, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 464 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students) and Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students) alongside Madison County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison County High School compares
Madison County High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$11,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Madison County High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison, which includes Madison County High School.
$11,771
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 48.9%
Federal 31.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madison County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Madison Preparatory High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison County High School
How many students attend Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison County High School?
59.4% of students at Madison County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison County High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison County High School is African American at 53.9% of enrollment, in Madison, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison County High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison County High School a good school?
Madison County High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison?
Besides Madison County High School, Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students), Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students), and James Madison Preparatory High School (180 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.
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