For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 152 students in Madison, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, IL are Madison Student Support Center and Madison Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Madison, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Senior High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, IL include Madison Student Support Center and Madison Senior 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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