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Madison County

Tennessee · Public School District
26
Schools
12,463
Students
$11,117
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Madison County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 12,463 students across 26 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,117 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (26)
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson Academic STEAM AcademyKG–12325
Nova Early Learning CenterPK–PK326
Parkview Prep AcademyKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,117-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
39%
State
39.1%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal
21.6%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
12,463
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,117, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison County?
Madison County has 26 public schools, serving a total of 12,463 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison County?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison County spend per student?
Madison County spends $11,117 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
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.
What is the opportunity score for Madison County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Madison County is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.