Madison Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Kentucky 40475 · Madison County
#98 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#10725 of 16,910 nationally
About Madison Central High School
Madison Central High School is a public high located in Richmond, in the Madison County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,107 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 98th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,107.
There are 11 schools in Richmond; Madison Central High School ranks 11th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
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 Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Madison Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Daniel Boone Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
469 students · 236 m away
Madison Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
586 students · 1.3 km away
Kit Carson Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
445 students · 2.0 km away
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
403 students · 2.0 km away
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
480 students · 2.0 km away
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students · 2.0 km away
Clark Moores Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students · 3.4 km away
White Hall Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
364 students · 3.7 km away
Kirksville Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 8.9 km away
Boonesborough Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Larry A. Ryle High School
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,077 students
Ballard High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Bryan Station High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
Henry Clay High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
duPont Manual High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison Central High School a good school?
Madison Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 214 in Kentucky. 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 Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Madison Central High School ranks #98 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #10725 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School had 2,107 students in 2025.
Is Madison Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Madison Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Madison Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Madison Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.