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Madison High School

1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, LA 71282 · (318) 574-3529 · Madison Parish
GRADES 08–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
Enrollment
280
High
DISTRICT 168 · STATE 711
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.2:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
247 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 70%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
72
Grade 10
59
Grade 11
80
Grade 12
69
Student demographics
White
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 41%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Black
26795%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 42%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14351%
Female
13749%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
280
-109 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
was 13.5:1
% White
2%
was 3%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
95%
was 95%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Madison High School

As a micro-enrollment secondary school in Tallulah, Louisiana, Madison High School serves 280 students from grades 8 through 12, overseen by Madison Parish. By comparison, Louisiana's public schools average about 711 students each, so Madison High School sits 61% smaller than that benchmark.

Madison Parish comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 1,133 students; Madison High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Madison High School lists that 95% of students identify as Black, making the school strongly Black-majority. The wider county runs roughly 62% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.9:1. The state averages around 18.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 88% of students at Madison High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Madison Parish put median household income runs about $35,456, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Madison Parish runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,133 students), of which Madison High School is one.

Madison Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Madison High School.

Madison High School operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 28%: 389 students in 2018 compared to 280 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.5:1 in 2018 to 7.9:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Madison High School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Madison Parish at a glance

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Population
9,513
Census ACS
Median income
$35,456
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,133 students

Quick facts

School name
Madison High School
District
Madison Parish
Address
1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, LA 71282
Phone
(318) 574-3529
County
Madison Parish
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
280
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
247 (88%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
220105000780
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Madison High School
How large is Madison High School?
Madison High School enrolls approximately 280 students in grades 08-12.
What age range does Madison High School serve?
Madison High School serves students from grade 08 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Madison High School?
Approximately 7.9:1 students per teacher at Madison High School.
How diverse is Madison High School?
Madison High School reports a student body of 2% White, 1% Hispanic, 95% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Madison High School in?
Madison High School is part of Madison Parish.
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