| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison City Schools | Madison | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 12,473 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Madison County School District | Brownsboro | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 20,551 | 30 | PK–12 | 12 |
| Huntsville City School District | Huntsville | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 23,776 | 45 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 56,800 students across 86 schools. The largest is Huntsville City School District with 23,776 students. Districts here average 8.3/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Alabama
Madison County has 3 public school districts covering 22 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Madison City Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madison County, AL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Madison County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Madison County, AL?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Madison City Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.