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Madison City

Alabama · Public School District
11
Schools
12,473
Students
$14,105
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
23.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Madison City is a public school district in Alabama serving 12,473 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,105 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery Middle School06–081,334
Liberty Middle School06–081,493
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bob Jones High School09–121,920
James Clemens High School09–122,149
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,105Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
44%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
44.2%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
12,473
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison City?
Madison City has 11 public schools, serving a total of 12,473 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison City?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison City spend per student?
Madison City spends $14,105 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Madison City?
23% of students in Madison City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Madison City?
No, Madison City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Madison City serve?
Madison City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Madison City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Madison City is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.