- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Danielsville, GA
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130348001333
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Danielsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison County High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Danielsville, GA.
School address
District: Madison County · Georgia
NCES ID 130348001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Madison County High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.9 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 130348001333 · Danielsville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,525 enr · 16.2:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County Middle School (1,147 students)
Madison County High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.9 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Madison County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison County High School
1,525 students
- Madison County
Madison County Middle School
1,147 students
- Danielsville E
Danielsville Elementary School
709 students
- Hull-Sanford E 494
Hull-Sanford Elementary School
494 students
- Colbert Elemen 443
Colbert Elementary School
443 students
- Ila Elementary 428
Ila Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Madison County High School reports 1,525 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,525
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Madison County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $13,723 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danielsville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hull-Sanford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colbert Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ila 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison County High School
How many students attend Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has 1,525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danielsville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison County High School?
39.5% of students at Madison County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison County High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison County High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Danielsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison County High School?
Madison County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 County High School rank among public schools in Danielsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Danielsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Madison County High School, Madison County also operates Madison County Middle School (1,147 students), Danielsville Elementary School (709 students), and Hull-Sanford Elementary School (494 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.