For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 653 students in Madison, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, FL are James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Madison Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Madison, 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 59% 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, FL (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.
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: #44.
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, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, FL include James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Madison Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
4 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 59% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison 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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