For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 158 students in Madison, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Madison, NE is Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Madison, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12
Madison, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison, NE include Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
2 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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