For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 709 students in Madison County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL are James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Waypoint Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Madison County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Madison Preparatory High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2812 W Us 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Madison Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Waypoint Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
823 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Madison County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2649 W Us Highway 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL include James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Waypoint Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
6 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: James Madison Preparatory High School vs. Madison County High School, Madison County High School vs. James Madison Preparatory High School
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