For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,058 students in Madison, MS. The top ranked public high schools in Madison, 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, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Madison, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, MS (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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison, MS include Germantown High School, Rosa Scott School and Madison Central High School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
5 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison include: Germantown High School vs. Madison Central High School, Madison Central High School vs. Germantown High School, Rosa Scott School vs. Germantown High School
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