Madison City Schools
Empowering Students for Global Success
RANKED #2, #1, #2, DISTRICT IN AL BY NICHE IN THE PAST 3 YEARS OF 138 AL PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS
EARNED AN A ON THE ALABAMA EDUCATION REPORT CARD
12TH LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA
One of the attributes that attract the area's new residents to Madison is the local school system. Madison is supported by the Madison City School System., a top-rated public school district located in Madison.
Overview:
Madison City Schools is in the thriving suburb of Madison just west of Huntsville, AL, serving students from both Madison and Triana. The 2022 State Department of Education report cards gave the District and all schools an A. Madison City Schools was one of only five districts out of 137 school systems statewide to receive all A's.
Madison City Schools is in the thriving suburb of Madison just west of Huntsville, AL, serving students from both Madison and Triana. The 2022 State Department of Education report cards gave the District and all schools an A. Madison City Schools was one of only five districts out of 137 school systems statewide to receive all A's.
MCS is the 12th largest school district in Alabama with 2022 enrollment exceeding 12,400 students spread across two 9-12 high schools, two 6-8 middle schools, seven K-5 elementary schools, RISE Academy alternative school on the campus of James Clemens High School, and a Pre-K program on the campus of Rainbow Elementary. A third middle school is scheduled to open in 2023, a PreK Center is in the works, and the Board of Education recently purchased the land to build an eighth elementary school within the next several years. Enrollment has been steadily growing 300-400 students per year.
The 2020 Census ranked Madison as Alabama’s 10th largest city with 56,933 residents. Neighboring Huntsville is now the state’s largest city at 215,006 residents, followed by Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile.
The City of Madison experienced tremendous growth from the 1980s to early 2000s from families flocking here to work largely in the expanding defense, aerospace, and technology sectors. Residents are drawn to Madison by its high quality of life factors led by a school district that does not settle for anything less than best.
The Madison City Schools system was created in 1998 after separating from the Madison County School System and including neighboring Triana in the school district. The split was driven by high expectations and demands within the community to take education to a higher level. The citizens willingly taxed themselves to build the framework. They reaffirmed that trust with several tax renewals and continuously support the schools through active Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), booster clubs, volunteerism, and strong business and industry partnerships throughout the community.
Public confidence in Madison City Schools was further bolstered with voter approval of a substantial property tax increase for schools in September 2019, which passed by a 70 percent margin in both Madison and Triana, for new schools and quality instruction. Triana is served by Madison City Schools and has equally been a strong partner to MCS.
Madison’s top performing school system, family-friendly charm, and concentration of well-educated professionals have positioned it as one of Alabama’s and the South’s most desired places to live. The school district continuously rates at or near the top of many school rankings in academics, athletics, arts, and other school/student performance measures. In just 23 years as a school system, Madison City Schools has emerged as a powerhouse in Alabama. It consistently earned an A as a district and at every school on state-issued report cards, and is regularly rated by NICHE as the best or second best district out of 135-plus public school systems statewide. In just 24 years, Some 60 percent of the 2022 seniors (592) were offered $61 million in scholarships, with approximately $23.5 million accepted for an average of nearly $40,000.
An impressive 19 percent scored a 30 or higher on their ACT.
Individual schools in Madison also rank admirably - all placing in the top 1 or 2 percentile consistently in NICHE and in annual U.S. News and World Report evaluations of hundreds of schools statewide. One of the hallmarks of Madison City Schools is ensuring that all schools perform at a high level so that, no matter where one lives, they will attend a quality school. Continuous high growth requires frequent rezoning as populations shift and new schools are built. Keeping schools socioeconomically balanced is a key focus in rezonings.
For more information on our great schools, visit: madisoncity.k12.al.us
211 Celtic Drive, Madison, AL 35758
Phone: 256.464.8370
Fax: 256.464.8291