MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

Madison County School District operates 23 schools across rural Mississippi, serving 13,162 students with relatively stable enrollment showing a 1.0% increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.0:1 across 1,013 teachers.

The district demonstrates academic performance above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 74.1% compared to Mississippi's 50.1% state average, while reading proficiency stands at 67.2% against the state average of 43.0%. The graduation rate of 91.3% exceeds the state average of 88.0%. These metrics suggest consistent student achievement across core subjects.

Chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 27.2%, which warrants operational attention. The student population includes 48.5% economically disadvantaged students, reflecting demographic pressures common in rural Mississippi communities.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $152.6 million but spends $11,591 per pupil, below Mississippi's average of $12,810. Revenue composition shows reliance on local funding at 50.3%, state support at 40.0%, and federal sources at 9.7%. This funding structure indicates modest per-pupil resources despite above-average academic outcomes, suggesting the district achieves competitive results within financial constraints typical of rural Mississippi school systems.