Madison County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gurley, Alabama 35748 · Madison County
#41 of 304 high schools in Alabama
#6013 of 16,910 nationally
About Madison County High School
Madison County High School is a public high located in Gurley, in the Madison County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 41st of 304 ranked high schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 451.
There are 2 schools in Gurley; Madison County High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Madison County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Madison County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students · 3.7 km away
Madison County Elementary School
Gurley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
421 students · 6.5 km away
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
638 students · 8.1 km away
Riverton Intermediate School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
872 students · 8.4 km away
Monte Sano Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students · 9.1 km away
Hampton Cove Middle School
Hampton Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students · 9.4 km away
Hampton Cove Elementary
Hampton Cove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 9.5 km away
Riverton Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
596 students · 11 km away
Chapman Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students · 12 km away
Chapman Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
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451 students
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453 students
Hamilton High School
Hamilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
449 students
Bullock County High School
Union Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
448 students
Cherokee County High School
Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
448 students
New Brockton High School
New Brockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
455 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison County High School a good school?
Madison County High School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 304 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Madison County High School rank in Alabama?
Madison County High School ranks #41 of 304 high schools in Alabama and #6013 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madison County High School?
Madison County High School had 451 students in 2025.
Is Madison County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Madison County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Madison County High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Madison County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.