For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 709 students in Madison County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL are James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Waypoint Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Madison County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Madison Preparatory High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Madison Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2812 W Us 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 253-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5809
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Waypoint Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
823 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Duval St
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-1528
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Joann Bridges Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-2230
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Madison County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2649 W Us Highway 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5061
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Madison County Excel Alternative Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2523 W Us Highway 90
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5054
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5054
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Madison County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-502
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
210 Ne Duval Ave
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5829
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5829
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
312 Ne Duval Street
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5018
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-5018
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Millennium Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2386 Sw Dr Mlk R
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 491-2477
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 491-2477
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Twin Oaks Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
742 Sw Greenville Hills Rd
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Greenville, FL 32331
(850) 948-1226
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, FL include James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison Virtual Franchise and Waypoint Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
6 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: James Madison Preparatory High School vs. Madison County High School, Madison County High School vs. James Madison Preparatory High School, Joann Bridges Academy vs. Madison County High School
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