For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 638 students in Madison County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MO are Marquand-zion High School and Fredericktown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Madison County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fredericktown High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, MO include Marquand-zion High School and Fredericktown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
2 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (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: Marquand-zion High School vs. Fredericktown High School, Fredericktown High School vs. Marquand-zion High School
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