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6 schools in Madison Local

Ohio · 2,630 students · 1 city

Other districts in Ohio share this name: Madison Local (Butler County) and Madison Local (Richland County).

From elementary through high school, Madison Local runs 6 public K-12 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 2,630.

4-year change in Madison Local

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,630
-218 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Madison Local ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
66.3%#176 of 223N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,630#155 of 584#3,629 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#165 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.6:1#507 of 579#8,275 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
47.2%#185 of 387#4,566 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
27.5%#200 of 422#5,052 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Madison Local

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from South Elementary School at 75.4% proficient to Madison High School at 61.6%, a gap of 13.8 points. That is the 57th widest gap among 101 Ohio districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 3,180 to 2,630 students (down 17%) and from 138 to 134 full-time teachers (down 3%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Madison High SchoolMadisonHigh09-12818
Madison Middle SchoolMadisonMiddle06-08605
North Elementary SchoolMadisonElementaryKG-05572
South Elementary SchoolMadisonElementaryKG-05506
Madison Pre-KMadisonElementaryPK-PK129
Madison Online Learning AcademyMadisonCombinedM-M·

About Madison Local

Across 6 schools, Madison Local serves about 2,630 students in Ohio. By footprint it is a compact district.

In terms of grade levels, Madison Local consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Madison Local has contracted 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,848 students to 2,630.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Madison Local?
Madison Local operates 6 public K-12 schools in Ohio, serving approximately 2,630 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Madison Local?
Madison Local includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Madison Local?
Madison High School is the largest public school in Madison Local by enrollment, with approximately 818 students.
What grade levels does Madison Local serve?
Madison Local serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.