For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 397 students in Madison, SD.
The top ranked public high school in Madison, SD is Madison High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Madison, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison High School - 01, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison High School - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Madison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Se 4th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
520 Nw 3rd St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Grades: 3-5
| 212 students
514 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-2
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison, SD include Madison High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
1 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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