For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,044 students in Madison, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, MS are Rosa Scott, Germantown High School and Madison Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Madison, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Germantown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosa Scott
(Math: 59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
929 Poore's Pass
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0054
Gr: 9 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Germantown High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 856-7121
Gr: 10-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
379 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 859-6847
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co. Alternative School
Alternative School
300 Industrial Drive South
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-7963
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison, MS include Rosa Scott, Germantown High School and Madison Central High School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Madison?
5 public high schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison include: Germantown High School vs. Madison Central High School, Madison Central High School vs. Germantown High School, Rosa Scott vs. Germantown High School
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