Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Madison County

Kentucky · Public School District
21
Schools
11,198
Students
$15,043
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
52.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Madison County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 11,198 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,043 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

⇄ Compare with another district
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,043Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
32%
State
49.3%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
11,198
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison County?
Madison County has 21 public schools, serving a total of 11,198 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison County?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison County spend per student?
Madison County spends $15,043 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Madison County?
53% of students in Madison County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Madison County?
No, Madison County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Madison County serve?
Madison County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.