Total enrollment
2,710
-1 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Madison County
Texas · Public K-12
Madison County, Texas operates 5 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,710 students (about 542 per campus). The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Madison County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 47%
% Hispanic
39%
was 32%
% Black
12%
was 17%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
2,710
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,596
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
1,175 students
Middle
1
530 students
High
1
672 students
Combined / other
1
333 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MADISONVILLE CISD
2,377 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
37
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Madison County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- NORTH ZULCH ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY· 62.0%
- MADISONVILLE H S· 60.0%
- MADISONVILLE J H· 59.0%
- MADISONVILLE INT· 53.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADISONVILLE H S | Madisonville | High | 09-12 | 672 | · |
| MADISONVILLE EL | Madisonville | Elementary | PK-02 | 662 | · |
| MADISONVILLE J H | Madisonville | Middle | 06-08 | 530 | · |
| MADISONVILLE INT | Madisonville | Elementary | 03-05 | 513 | · |
| NORTH ZULCH ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY | North Zulch | Combined | PK-12 | 333 | · |
Cities in Madison County
About Madison County
Madison County is a thinly populated Texas county of about 13,648 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 2,710 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $74,596 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 12% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Madison County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,175 students), 1 middle school (530), 1 high school (672), and 1 combined or other schools.
MADISONVILLE CISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,377 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,711 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,710 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 32% to 39%.
On allk12, the community for Madison County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data