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Madison County School District

55 Mary Ellen Court
Danielsville, GA 30633
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,130 students in Madison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Madison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
5,130 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#55 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
39%
42%
40%
43%
40%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
11%
36%
% White
66%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,787
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,637
$13,431

Best Madison County School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ila Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Sewell Mill Rd
Ila, GA 30647
(706) 789-3445
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 Colbert School Rd
Colbert, GA 30628
(706) 788-2341
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Comer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629
(706) 783-2797
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Hull-sanford Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9193 Fortson Store Rd
Hull, GA 30646
(706) 353-7888
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Danielsville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2181
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Madison County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Madison St
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 795-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Madison County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3215 Highway 172
Danielsville, GA 30633
(706) 783-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,130 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #55 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
66% of Madison County School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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