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6 schools in Madison Local (Richland County)

Ohio · 2,626 students · 1 city

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

From elementary through high school, Madison Local runs 6 public K-12 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 2,626.

4-year change in Madison Local (Richland County)

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,626
-104 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Madison Local (Richland County) ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
61.4%#203 of 223N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,626#156 of 584#3,634 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#112 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.5:1#89 of 579#4,962 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.0%#68 of 387#2,240 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
32.3%#160 of 422#4,622 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 (Richland County)

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Eastview Elementary School at 77.3% proficient to Madison South Elementary School at 48.9%, a gap of 28.4 points. That is the 7th widest gap among 101 Ohio districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 2,943 to 2,626 students (down 11%) and from 212 to 182 full-time teachers (down 14%), 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.

About Madison Local (Richland County)

Across 6 schools, Madison Local serves about 2,626 students in Ohio. By footprint it is a compact district.

In terms of grade levels, Madison Local consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Madison Local has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,730 students to 2,626.

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 2,626 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Madison Local?
Madison Local includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Madison Local?
Madison High School is the largest public school in Madison Local by enrollment, with approximately 855 students.
What grade levels does Madison Local serve?
Madison Local serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.