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MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
23
Schools
13,162
Students
$11,926
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
92.3%
Graduation Rate
+5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 13,162 students across 23 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,926 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,008
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,154
OLD TOWN MIDDLE06–08707
SHIRLEY D. SIMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08146
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,396
MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL10–121,246
MADISON CO VOC COMPLEX09–120
RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL09–12968
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL09–12202
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MADISON CO PRE SCHOOLUG–UG51
MADISON CO. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL01–120
ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL09–09422
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,926-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
49%
State
40.6%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal
10.9%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
13,162
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.3%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.3% graduation rate — 5.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,926, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, 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 CO SCHOOL DIST?
MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST has 23 public schools, serving a total of 13,162 students.
What is the graduation rate for MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 92.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST spends $11,926 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST is 34/100. 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.