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Madison County

Alabama · Public School District
30
Schools
20,551
Students
$11,512
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
42.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
96.5%
Graduation Rate
+10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Madison County is a public school district in Alabama serving 20,551 students across 30 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,512 is below the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckhorn Middle School07–08688
Meridianville Middle School07–08724
Monrovia Middle School06–081,003
Moores Mill Intermediate School04–06840
Riverton Intermediate School04–06813
Sparkman Middle School06–08859
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckhorn High School09–121,287
Hazel Green High School09–121,348
Madison County Career Technical Center09–120
Madison County High School09–12483
New Hope High School07–12586
Sparkman High School10–121,738
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Madison County Alternative School01–120
Madison County Virtual Academy04–12625
Sparkman Ninth Grade School09–09651
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,512-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
33%
State
55.4%
Local (property tax)
33.2%
Federal
11.5%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
20,551
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.5%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.5% graduation rate — 10.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 30 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,512, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison County?
Madison County has 30 public schools, serving a total of 20,551 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison County?
The graduation rate is 96.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison County spend per student?
Madison County spends $11,512 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Madison County?
42% of students in Madison County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Madison County?
No, Madison County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Madison County serve?
Madison County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Madison County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Madison County is 35/100. 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.