Enrollment
1,525
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130348001333
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Danielsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison County High School
Madison County High School is a large high school in Danielsville, Georgia, enrolling 1,525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,525 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County also operates Madison County Middle School (1,147 students) and Danielsville Elementary School (709 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Madison County High School.
$13,267
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 55.4%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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 1,525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danielsville, GA.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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 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. See all public schools in Danielsville on the city page.
Is Madison County High School a good school?
Madison County High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia 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 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.
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