Madison County High School

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Madison County High School ranks 189 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Madison County High School is a public high school located in Danielsville, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,436 students. The school is part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Madison County High School has consistently maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% in 2017-2018 to 95.3% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby Elbert County High School (87.2%) and Franklin County High School (90.2%). The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are generally higher than the state averages across various subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.7% in 2020-2021 to 48.61% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Elbert County High School (58.06%) and Franklin County High School (49.33%), but lower than the Clarke County schools (over 80%).

Madison County High School has maintained a consistent performance over the years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking between 98 and 215 out of 420-458 Georgia high schools, suggesting a stable and well-performing school. Compared to the nearby schools, Madison County High School generally outperforms in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratio, indicating that the school is providing a quality education to its students. The school's geographic proximity to several high schools in the Clarke County School District, which have lower performance metrics, may provide opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing between the schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633

(706) 795-2197

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
189^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,619

Feeder schools for Madison County High School:

Elementary:	Colbert Elementary School
	Comer Elementary School
	Danielsville Elementary School
	Hull-Sanford Elementary School
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	Ila Elementary School
Middle:	Madison County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,486

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

Hispanic:

14.5%

African American:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison County High School ranks better than 58.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Madison County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Madison County High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), Hispanic (14.5%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison County High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Madison County High School employs 94 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison County High School is $9,619.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Madison County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County High School 189^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Madison County High School in the ranking list.)

Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 51^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	50.69	171^st	335	49.0%
2007	50.74	183^rd	358	48.9%
2008	57.98	144^th	370	61.1%
2009	61.08	135^th	372	63.7%
2010	56.42	155^th	384	59.6%
2011	52.94	200^th	402	50.2%
2012	57.89	155^th	396	60.9%
2013	55.81	165^th	425	61.2%
2014	49.37	215^th	425	49.4%
2015	55.20	123^rd	435	71.7%
2016	60.25	98^th	426	77.0%
2017	55.45	111^th	420	73.6%
2018	59.41	111^th	428	74.1%
2019	60.91	109^th	438	75.1%
2021	60.94	107^th	410	73.9%
2022	54.42	141^st	429	67.1%
2023	50.65	169^th	442	61.8%
2024	49.92	189^th	458	58.7%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Madison County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1043	1043
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1011	1011
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1047	1047
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1081	1081
1994	1009	101	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1117
1995	1054	118	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1179
1996	1054	118	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1179
1997	1039	128	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1174
1998	1045	129	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1184
1999	1064	137	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2000	1015	136	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1167
2001	1072	122	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1213
2002	1183	123	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2003	1183	123	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2004	1199	125	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1355
2005	1222	128	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	13	1392
2006	1209	160	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	14	1412
2007	1222	158	7	26	0	n/a	n/a	27	1440
2008	1200	173	5	38	0	n/a	n/a	29	1445
2009	1198	167	6	38	1	n/a	n/a	38	1448
2010	1186	157	11	48	2	0	37	0	1441
2011	1168	152	12	60	1	0	33	0	1426
2012	1123	152	12	79	1	0	30	0	1397
2013	1112	136	12	86	1	0	35	0	1382
2014	1089	130	16	97	0	0	42	0	1374
2015	1072	125	21	100	0	0	42	0	1360
2016	1034	119	26	119	0	0	47	0	1345
2017	1021	125	23	132	0	0	46	0	1347
2018	1084	129	35	142	1	0	50	0	1441
2019	1047	130	35	172	1	0	44	0	1429
2020	1015	125	31	174	2	0	55	0	1402
2021	1010	139	46	181	2	1	55	0	1434
2022	958	147	44	187	2	0	56	0	1394
2023	944	163	51	196	2	0	80	0	1436
2024	944	192	55	215	1	0	79	0	1486

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1043	60.0	17.3	10.9
1991	1011	57.0	17.7	10.7
1992	1047	59.0	17.7	24.9
1993	1081	54.0	20.0	19.8
1994	1117	64.2	17.4	19.3
1995	1179	67.0	17.6	19.6
1996	1179	67.0	17.6	19.6
1997	1174	69.6	16.9	25.7
1998	1184	71.8	16.5	26.1
1999	1215	70.3	17.3	24.4
2000	1167	69.4	16.8	25.6
2001	1213	73.4	16.5	22.3
2002	1337	78.7	17.0	31.9
2003	1337	78.7	17.0	31.9
2004	1355	82.0	16.5	34.2
2005	1392	87.4	15.9	36.8
2006	1412	88.0	16.0	44.1
2007	1440	89.0	16.2	47.6
2008	1445	90.2	16.0	48.8
2009	1448	91.3	15.9	48.2
2010	1441	88.0	16.3	50.4
2011	1426	84.4	16.8	53.7
2012	1397	85.0	16.4	55
2013	1382	84.6	16.3	57
2014	1374	87.0	15.7	57.3
2015	1360	88.0	15.4	53.3
2016	1345	89.0	15.1	54.8
2017	1347	90.2	14.9	54.3
2018	1441	95.9	15.0	51.6
2019	1429	95.6	14.9	52.8
2020	1402	95.1	14.7	49.4
2021	1434	91.4	15.6	44.7
2022	1394	95.1	14.6	n/a
2023	1436	94.9	15.1	48.6
2024	1486	94.0	15.8	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madison County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1043	60.0	17.3	10.9
1991	1011	57.0	17.7	10.7
1992	1047	59.0	17.7	24.9
1993	1081	54.0	20.0	19.8
1994	1117	64.2	17.4	19.3
1995	1179	67.0	17.6	19.6
1996	1179	67.0	17.6	19.6
1997	1174	69.6	16.9	25.7
1998	1184	71.8	16.5	26.1
1999	1215	70.3	17.3	24.4
2000	1167	69.4	16.8	25.6
2001	1213	73.4	16.5	22.3
2002	1337	78.7	17.0	31.9
2003	1337	78.7	17.0	31.9
2004	1355	82.0	16.5	34.2
2005	1392	87.4	15.9	36.8
2006	1412	88.0	16.0	44.1
2007	1440	89.0	16.2	47.6
2008	1445	90.2	16.0	48.8
2009	1448	91.3	15.9	48.2
2010	1441	88.0	16.3	50.4
2011	1426	84.4	16.8	53.7
2012	1397	85.0	16.4	55
2013	1382	84.6	16.3	57
2014	1374	87.0	15.7	57.3
2015	1360	88.0	15.4	53.3
2016	1345	89.0	15.1	54.8
2017	1347	90.2	14.9	54.3
2018	1441	95.9	15.0	51.6
2019	1429	95.6	14.9	52.8
2020	1402	95.1	14.7	49.4
2021	1434	91.4	15.6	44.7
2022	1394	95.1	14.6	n/a
2023	1436	94.9	15.1	48.6
2024	1486	94.0	15.8	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$360 (4.0%)	$8,592 (96.0%)	$8,952
2018	$320 (3.5%)	$8,855 (96.5%)	$9,176
2019	$283 (2.9%)	$9,336 (97.1%)	$9,619

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 169^th of 442 High schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Madison County High School)	50	43.2	6.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Madison County)	50	43.2	6.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Madison County High School)	37.9	20.6	17.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Madison County)	44.1	35.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Madison County High School)	55.9	47.2	8.7%
End of Course Biology (Madison County)	55.9	47.2	8.7%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Madison County High School)	51.4	34.9	16.5%
End of Course United States History (Madison County)	51.4	34.9	16.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1429	1436	0.5%
African American	130	163	25.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	35	51	45.7%
Hispanic	172	196	14%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1047	944	9.8%
Two or More Races	44	80	81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	48.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Madison County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison County High School	Public	9-12	600 Madison St	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(706) 795-2197	1,486	94	15.8	61.7%	944 (63.5%)	192 (12.9%)	215 (14.5%)	55 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.3%)	49.9	189^th of 458 public high schools	58.7%		50.6	169^th of 442 public high schools	61.8%	20	46.8	30.9	45.6	32.3				$9,619	$283	$9,336
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Public	8-12	1435 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-8900	1,353	89	15.1	65.1%	878 (64.9%)	101 (7.5%)	298 (22.0%)	15 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.5%)	50.4	183^rd of 458 public high schools	60.0%		52.6	159^th of 442 public high schools	64.0%	24	33.8	33.7	51.1	47.4	41.3	37.8	32.0	$9,489	$538	$8,951
Cedar Shoals High School	Public	9-12	1300 Cedar Shoals Dr	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 546-5375	1,537	107	14.3	74.9%	205 (13.3%)	730 (47.5%)	526 (34.2%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (4.0%)	19.1	369^th of 458 public high schools	19.4%		22.9	326^th of 442 public high schools	26.2%	43	22.8	16.2	25.2	16.9				$11,020	$1,328	$9,693
Foothills Regional High School	Public	9-12	2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B	Athens	30607	Clarke County	State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 795-2191	2,157	29	73.6	78.0%	933 (43.3%)	794 (36.8%)	282 (13.1%)	17 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	127 (5.9%)	42.4	225^th of 458 public high schools	50.9%		50.7	168^th of 442 public high schools	62.0%	57	33.5	13.5	33.3	36.4				$9,769	$303	$9,466
Clarke Central High School	Public	9-12	350 S Milledge Ave	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5200	1,842	117	15.7	57.7%	496 (26.9%)	736 (40.0%)	484 (26.3%)	38 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (4.5%)	50	187^th of 458 public high schools	59.2%		45.2	206^th of 442 public high schools	53.4%	19	39.1	39.5	46.4	35.4				$9,892	$1,201	$8,691
Commerce High School	Public	9-12	272 Lakeview Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5942	546	40	13.7	55.7%	353 (64.7%)	63 (11.5%)	97 (17.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	65.2	105^th of 458 public high schools	77.1%		65.9	94^th of 442 public high schools	78.7%	11	47.6	57.7	54.8	43.0				$10,302	$258	$10,044
Classic City High School	Public	9-12	440 Dearing Ext	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 353-2323	62	5	12.1	58.1%	6 (9.7%)	49 (79.0%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	7.3	434^th of 458 public high schools	5.2%					(n/a)	2.1			11.8				$21,598	$1,720	$19,878
Oglethorpe County High School	Public	9-12	749 Athens Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8124	679	43	15.8	64.1%	404 (59.5%)	123 (18.1%)	101 (14.9%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	36.3	261^st of 458 public high schools	43.0%		48.3	186^th of 442 public high schools	57.9%	75	28.0	32.1	35.6	35.2				$9,614	$466	$9,147
Franklin County High School	Public	9-12	6570 Highway 145	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 384-4525	1,007	67	15.0	54.1%	716 (71.1%)	104 (10.3%)	114 (11.3%)	22 (2.2%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.4%)	46.5	207^th of 458 public high schools	54.8%		51.9	164^th of 442 public high schools	62.9%	43	35.9	38.9	33.1	49.5				$10,057	$440	$9,617
Elbert County High School	Public	9-12	600 Abernathy Cir	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	No	(706) 213-4100	945	57	16.4	71.5%	417 (44.1%)	359 (38.0%)	122 (12.9%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.7%)	28.4	306^th of 458 public high schools	33.2%		32.5	273^rd of 442 public high schools	38.2%	33	27.1	17.0	14.0	38.5				$10,997	$415	$10,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County High School

Is Madison County High School a good school?

Madison County High School ranks 189^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Madison County High School in?

Madison County

What schools feed into Madison County High School?

Madison County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colbert Elementary School
Elementary : Comer Elementary School
Elementary : Danielsville Elementary School
Elementary : Hull-Sanford Elementary School
Elementary : Ila Elementary School
Middle : Madison County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Madison County High School?

Students at Madison County High School are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Madison County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,486 students attended Madison County High School.

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