Total enrollment
2,267
-518 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
Madison County
Florida · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Madison County number 13 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 175 students per campus. The level mix is 6 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Madison County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
-5 (-38%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 44%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
47%
was 47%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
1 districts
Enrollment
2,280
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,485
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.5%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
6
1,614 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
657 students
Combined / other
4
9 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MADISON
2,280 students · 1 district 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+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
45
17.7% under 18
Test scores in Madison County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADISON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL | Madison | Elementary | PK-08 | 828 | · |
| MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Madison | High | 09-12 | 464 | · |
| MADISON CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY INC | Madison | Elementary | PK-08 | 397 | · |
| JAMES MADISON PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL | Madison | High | 09-12 | 180 | · |
| LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lee | Elementary | PK-06 | 163 | · |
| PINETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Pinetta | Elementary | PK-06 | 121 | · |
| GREENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Greenville | Elementary | PK-06 | 105 | · |
| JOANN BRIDGES ACADEMY | Greenville | High | 06-12 | 13 | · |
| MADISON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Madison | Combined | KG-12 | 9 | · |
| MADISON TAP PROGRAM | Madison | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
| MADISON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Madison | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| MADISON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Madison | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| WAYPOINT CHARTER ACADEMY | Greenville | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Madison County
About Madison County
Across the thinly populated Florida county of Madison County of about 18,089 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 2,280 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,485, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 29% below the Florida median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Madison County is made up of 6 elementary schools (1,614 students), 3 high schools (657), and 4 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Madison County is MADISON, which alone enrolls about 2,280 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 2,785 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,267 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 13 to 8 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 44% to 41%.
On this page, the community for Madison County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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