| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison City Schools | Madison | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 12,473 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Madison County School District | Brownsboro | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 20,551 | 30 | PK–12 | 13 |
| Huntsville City School District | Madison | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 23,776 | 45 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 56,800 students across 86 schools. The largest is Huntsville City School District with 23,776 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Alabama average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Alabama
Madison County has 3 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Madison City Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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