High Schools in Madison County

The high schools located in Madison County, Alabama, serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a diverse range of educational opportunities. This analysis examines the performance and characteristics of six high schools in the district: Sparkman High School, Hazel Green High School, Buckhorn High School, Madison County Virtual Academy, New Hope High School, and Madison County High School.

Among the standout schools, Buckhorn High School and Madison County High School have consistently ranked among the top high schools in Alabama, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Buckhorn High School boasts the highest test scores in the group, with impressive proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English. Madison County High School also stands out, with the highest Mathematics and Science proficiency rates among the 11th-grade students.

The data reveals variations in the schools' racial compositions, free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. While the Madison County school district as a whole appears to be performing well, the Madison County Virtual Academy stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower test scores and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the virtual learning model may not be as effective as traditional in-person instruction for the majority of students. The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at some schools, such as New Hope High School, also indicates a need for additional support and resources to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.