- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120120002212
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 23
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Madison County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120120002212 · Madison, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 21.1:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County Central School (828 students)
Madison County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Madison County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County Central School
828 students
- This school
Madison County High School
464 students
- Madison Creati
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
397 students
- James Madison 180
James Madison Preparatory High School
180 students
- Lee Elementary 163
Lee Elementary School
163 students
- Pinetta Elemen 121
Pinetta Elementary School
121 students
What this shows Madison County High School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison County High School compares
Madison County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Madison reports $11,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
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.