Madison: Schools & Education
Madison schools: 13 public schools. James Clemens High School is the largest at 2,149 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 13,104 students.
- ~4,624 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,624 residents per school. 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
School Superintendents (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Madison City, Madison County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 13,104 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 753 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,088 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 23.6% |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · ANA officials aggregate (per-row prov in value) · Refreshed 2026-05-03
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Athens State University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Athens |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 233-8100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles · Refreshed unknown
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (9)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Huntsville Public - Madison Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 142 Plaza Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 461-0046 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35758 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3092 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 64.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown