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Madison County

Georgia · Public K-12

Madison County's public-school directory totals 7 schools, with student enrollment near 5,165. Madison County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $61,963. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Madison County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,165
+194 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Madison County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn GeorgiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.5%#37 of 129N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,165#59 of 137#1,302 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#66 of 137N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.4:1#39 of 137#1,086 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
87.1%#76 of 137#359 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
53.4%#92 of 137#933 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
31,528
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
5,165
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,963
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
5
2,493 students
Middle
1
1,147 students
High
1
1,525 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Madison County Public Schools
5,165 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
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
15%
Black
11%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Madison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 6 schools in Madison County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Madison County High SchoolDanielsvilleHigh09-121,525·
Madison County Middle SchoolComerMiddle06-081,147·
Danielsville Elementary SchoolDanielsvilleElementaryPK-05709·
Hull-Sanford Elementary SchoolHullElementaryKG-05494·
Colbert Elementary SchoolColbertElementaryKG-05443·
Ila Elementary SchoolDanielsvilleElementaryKG-05428·
Comer Elementary SchoolComerElementaryKG-05419·

Cities in Madison County

Danielsville3 schoolsComer2 schoolsColbert1 schoolHull1 school

About Madison County

Madison County is a thinly populated Georgia county of about 31,528 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 5,165 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,963 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Madison County is built around 5 elementary schools (2,493 students), 1 middle school (1,147), and 1 high school (1,525).

Madison County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,165 students on its own.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Madison County has increased 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,971 students to 5,165.

On allk12, the community for Madison County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Madison County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Madison County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 5,165.
How many high schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,525 students.
How many middle schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 1,147 students.
How many elementary schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Georgia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,493 students.
What is the largest school district in Madison County?
Madison County Public Schools is the largest school district in Madison County, serving approximately 5,165 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County, Georgia has a population of approximately 31,528, with a median age of 40. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income in Madison County is $61,963, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Madison County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Madison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Madison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.1% of students in Madison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County schools?
Across Madison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data