Total enrollment
7,189
+836 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
Madison County
Ohio · Public K-12
Madison County, Ohio hosts 18 public K-12 schools and around 7,189 students, averaging roughly 399 per school. Jonathan Alder Local runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Madison County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Madison County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 69.2% | #19 of 28 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,189 | #49 of 88 | #1,032 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #58 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.4:1 | #84 of 88 | #2,550 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.3% | #40 of 78 | #1,658 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.3% | #33 of 88 | #1,888 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.
Madison County school rankings
Residents
44,423
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
6 districts
Enrollment
7,189
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$87,045
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.3%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
6
2,714 students
Middle
6
1,919 students
High
6
2,556 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jonathan Alder Local
2,412 students · 6 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Madison County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Jonathan Alder Junior High· 78.2%
- Jonathan Alder High School· 77.8%
- Plain City Elementary School· 76.5%
- Canaan Middle School· 72.5%
- Norwood Elementary School· 69.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Buckeye Community School - London· 11.6%
- London MIddle School· 50.1%
- Monroe Elementary School· 51.7%
- West Jefferson Middle School· 55.0%
- Madison-Plains Elementary School· 56.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary School | London | Elementary | KG-05 | 1,011 | · |
| Jonathan Alder High School | Plain City | High | 09-12 | 729 | · |
| Plain City Elementary School | Plain City | Elementary | PK-04 | 704 | · |
| London High School | London | High | 09-12 | 635 | · |
| London MIddle School | London | Middle | 06-08 | 493 | · |
| Norwood Elementary School | West Jefferson | Elementary | KG-05 | 445 | · |
| Jonathan Alder Junior High | Plain City | Middle | 07-08 | 382 | · |
| Canaan Middle School | Plain | Middle | 05-06 | 354 | · |
| Madison-Plains High School | London | High | 09-12 | 345 | · |
| Madison-Plains Elementary School | London | Elementary | PK-03 | 311 | · |
| Buckeye Community School - London | London | High | 09-12 | 300 | · |
| West Jefferson High School | West Jefferson | High | 09-12 | 279 | · |
| Madison-Plains Intermediate School | London | Middle | 04-06 | 269 | · |
| Tolles Career & Technical Center | Plain City | High | 06-12 | 268 | · |
| West Jefferson Middle School | West Jefferson | Middle | 06-08 | 252 | · |
| Monroe Elementary School | London | Elementary | PK-04 | 243 | · |
| Madison-Plains Junior High | London | Middle | 07-08 | 169 | · |
| London Preschool | London | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Madison County
About Madison County
Madison County is a low-population Ohio county of about 44,423 residents, home to 18 public schools and roughly 7,189 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $87,045, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 25% higher than the Ohio median.
For a sense of the school types, Madison County covers 6 elementary schools (2,714 students), 6 middle schools (1,919), and 6 high schools (2,556).
Jonathan Alder Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,412 students across Madison County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Madison County has increased 13% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,353 students to 7,189. Madison County now counts 17 public schools, up from 15 in SY 2020-21.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data