For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,176 students in Madison County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS are Germantown High School, Rosa Scott School and Madison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Madison County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Germantown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Germantown High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa Scott School
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Grades: 9
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Grades: 10-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeland High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #55.
Velma Jackson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Grades: 10-12
| 643 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Grades: 9
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
379 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Pear Orchard Road
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 856-6621
Grades: K-2
| 651 students
4759 Hwy 22 East
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Flora, MS 39071
(601) 879-3809
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MS include Germantown High School, Rosa Scott School and Madison Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
11 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Germantown High School vs. Madison Central High School, Madison Central High School vs. Germantown High School, Canton Public High School vs. Germantown High School
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