- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berea, KY
Madison Southern High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Southern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210372001594
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Southern High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Southern High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Southern High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Madison Southern High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210372001594 · Berea, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,224 enr · 18:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Madison Southern High School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Madison Southern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- This school
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- Clark Moores M 558
Clark Moores Middle School
558 students
What this shows Madison Southern High School reports 1,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Southern High School compares
Madison Southern High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Madison Southern High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Southern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Moores Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Southern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Berea
1 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 (~1,224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Southern High School
How many students attend Madison Southern High School?
Madison Southern High School has 1,224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Southern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Southern High School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Southern High School?
46.6% of students at Madison Southern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Southern High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Southern High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Southern High School?
Madison Southern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Southern High School rank among public schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Southern High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Madison Southern High School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Kirksville Elementary School (662 students), and Kingston Elementary School (608 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.