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Madison County

Missouri · Public K-12

Madison County runs 6 public K-12 schools inside Missouri, with the county population around 12,729. The mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Madison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,011
-62 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,011
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,434
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.2%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
3
911 students
Middle
1
433 students
High
2
667 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FREDERICKTOWN R-I
1,883 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
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.3% under 18

Test scores in Madison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

See all 2 schools in Madison County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FREDERICKTOWN HIGHFredericktownHigh09-12611·
FREDERICKTOWN ELEM.FredericktownElementaryPK-02446·
KELLY A BURLISON MIDDLE SCHOOLFredericktownMiddle06-08433·
FREDERICKTOWN INTERMEDIATEFredericktownElementary03-05393·
MARQUAND ELEM.MarquandElementaryPK-0572·
MARQUAND-ZION HIGHMarquandHigh06-1256·

Cities in Madison County

Fredericktown4 schoolsMarquand2 schools

About Madison County

Across the rural-scale Missouri county of Madison County of about 12,729 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 2,011 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $54,434, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Missouri median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Madison County covers 3 elementary schools (911 students), 1 middle school (433), and 2 high schools (667).

FREDERICKTOWN R-I is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,883 students across Madison County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Madison County has shrank 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,073 students to 2,011.

On allk12, the community for Madison County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Missouri has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,011 students.
How many high schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Missouri has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 667 students.
How many middle schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 433 students.
How many elementary schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, Missouri has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 911 students.
What is the largest school district in Madison County?
FREDERICKTOWN R-I is the largest school district in Madison County, serving approximately 1,883 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County, Missouri has a population of approximately 12,729, with a median age of 41. About 23.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income in Madison County is $54,434, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Madison County?
Approximately 16.3% 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 57.2% 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 Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County schools?
Across Madison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data