Total enrollment
2,501
-87 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Madison County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Madison County's public schools total 8 across the county, with enrollment of about 2,501 and Huntsville School District the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Madison County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 84%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,501
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,798
Above Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.1%
Below Arkansas avg
Elementary
4
1,238 students
Middle
1
470 students
High
3
793 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,287 students · 2 districts in Madison County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Madison County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Madison County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 33.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL· 36.7%
- KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 33.4%
- HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL· 30.8%
- HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 30.3%
- ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL· 25.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 21.6%
- HUNTSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL· 23.8%
- ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL· 25.0%
- HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL· 30.3%
- HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL· 30.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Huntsville | High | 09-12 | 581 | · |
| WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL | Huntsville | Elementary | PK-02 | 516 | · |
| HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Huntsville | Elementary | 03-05 | 479 | · |
| HUNTSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Huntsville | Middle | 06-08 | 470 | · |
| KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Kingston | Elementary | PK-06 | 122 | · |
| ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Huntsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 121 | · |
| ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL | Huntsville | High | 07-12 | 120 | · |
| KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL | Kingston | High | 07-12 | 92 | · |
Cities in Madison County
About Madison County
In Arkansas, Madison County is a sparse county of about 17,329 residents. 8 public schools across the county serves about 2,501 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $56,798, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 8% meaningfully above the Arkansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Madison County is built around 4 elementary schools (1,238 students), 1 middle school (470), and 3 high schools (793).
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,287 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Madison County has shrank 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,588 students to 2,501.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Madison County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Madison County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data