Madison County

Madison County Schools serves 12,298 students across 26 schools in a city locale within Tennessee. The district has higher per-pupil spending at $4,432.85 compared to the state average of $3,971, representing a 12% above-average investment in educational resources.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 27.0% against a state average of 41.0%, while reading proficiency measures 26.1% compared to the state average of 37.5%. The graduation rate of 93.1% falls slightly below the state average of 94.0%, though the district maintains a 6.4% dropout rate. Chronic absenteeism at 28.2% represents a notable challenge in student engagement.

The student population reflects substantial diversity: 53.3% Black students, 24.0% White students, 13.9% Hispanic students, and 1.2% Asian students. Nearly half the student body qualifies as economically disadvantaged at 49.0%, while 9.0% are identified as English learners and 15.0% receive special education services. These demographic factors correlate with higher needs populations that typically require targeted instructional support.

Despite increased funding relative to state averages, the district's academic proficiency rates remain considerably below state performance levels, suggesting resource allocation challenges or implementation gaps in core instruction and student support systems.