For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,482 students in Madison County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston High School, Kingston Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
594 S Harris St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
317 N Gaskill St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Gr: K-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston High School, Kingston Elementary School and Huntsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
8 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Kingston Elementary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Watson Primary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School
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