For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,307 students in Madison County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID are Valley View Alternative High School, Madison Senior High School and Madison Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Madison County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Grades: 10-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Grades: 7-9
| 1,256 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: K-12
| 570 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7833 S 200 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3322
Grades: K-4
| 116 students
Madison Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Madison Juvenille Detention Ct High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 38
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2801
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
2786 W 5200 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3334
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, ID include Valley View Alternative High School, Madison Senior High School and Madison Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
5 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (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: Madison Junior High School vs. Central High School
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