For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,750 students in Madison County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, TX are Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2921
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Madisonville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811a S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2721
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Madisonville J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811c S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Raney Ln
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-2261
Gr: PK-2 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Madison County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Madison County, TX include Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
5 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Madisonville Intermediate School vs. North Zulch Elementary/secondary, North Zulch Elementary/secondary vs. Madisonville Intermediate School, Madisonville J High School vs. Madisonville High School
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