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Madison County

Idaho · Public K-12

Madison County serves about 8,022 K-12 students across 18 public schools, an average of roughly 446 students per campus. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Madison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,022
+1,089 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
+3 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
2 districts
Enrollment
8,022
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,160
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.1%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
9
2,824 students
Middle
4
2,511 students
High
4
1,999 students
Combined / other
1
688 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MADISON DISTRICT
5,720 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
White
87%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
41.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.3%
civilian labor
Median age
21
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Madison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 11 schools in Madison County ranked by score →

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLRexburgHigh10-121,299·
MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLRexburgMiddle07-091,261·
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOLRexburgMiddle04-06878·
SUGAR-SALEM ONLINESugar CityCombinedKG-12688·
SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOLSugar CityHigh09-12584·
BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRexburgElementaryPK-04516·
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRexburgElementaryKG-04391·
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSugar CityMiddle06-08370·
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRexburgElementaryKG-04340·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSugar CityElementaryPK-02319·
KERSHAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSugar CityElementary03-05318·
HIBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRexburgElementaryKG-04292·
SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARYRexburgElementaryPK-04281·
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRexburgElementaryKG-04270·
MADISON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERRexburgElementaryPK-KG97·
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLRexburgHigh06-1293·
VALLEY VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLSugar CityHigh08-1223·
MADISON ONLINE ELEMENTARYRexburgMiddle04-062·

Cities in Madison County

Rexburg12 schoolsSugar City6 schools

About Madison County

Madison County is a small Idaho county of about 54,618 residents, home to 18 public schools and roughly 8,022 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,160, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Idaho median.

On the school-mix side, Madison County is made up of 9 elementary schools (2,824 students), 4 middle schools (2,511), 4 high schools (1,999), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Madison County is MADISON DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 5,720 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 16%: 6,933 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,022 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 15 to 18 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 91% to 86%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Madison County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Idaho has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,022 students.
How many high schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Idaho has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,999 students.
How many middle schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Idaho has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,511 students.
How many elementary schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Idaho has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,824 students.
What is the largest school district in Madison County?
MADISON DISTRICT is the largest school district in Madison County, serving approximately 5,720 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County, Idaho has a population of approximately 54,618, with a median age of 21. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income in Madison County is $60,160, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Madison County?
Approximately 41.8% 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 36.1% of students in Madison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County schools?
Across Madison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.3 to 1.

Madison County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data