For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,932 students in Madison County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, MO are Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Marquand Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Fredericktown Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Fredericktown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3628
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3628
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly A Burlison Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
419 Newberry
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, MO include Marquand-zion High School, Marquand Elementary School and Fredericktown Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
6 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Marquand-zion High School vs. Fredericktown High School, Fredericktown High School vs. Marquand-zion High School
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