Madison Central High School

1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

1,260 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Madison Central High School, located at 1417 Highland Colony Parkway in Madison, Mississippi, is a flagship institution within the Madison County School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to excellence, the school serves a large, suburban student population. It is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, often recognized for its rigorous curriculum, high standardized test scores, and impressive college preparatory programs that ready students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Madison Central is widely celebrated for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a storied tradition of success in athletics, particularly in sports like football, baseball, and soccer, as well as a highly regarded fine arts department. By fostering a well-rounded environment that balances academic achievement with community involvement and competitive spirit, Madison Central continues to be a central pillar of the Madison community, drawing families to the area for its quality educational programming and high standards.

1,260

Total Students

95.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	42
Black	363
Asian	103
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
727 (57.7%)
Black
363 (28.8%)
Asian
103 (8.2%)
Hispanic
42 (3.3%)
Two or More
24 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County Schools
Phone:	(601)856-7121
Website:	http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 407

Grade 12 433