For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,042 students in Madison County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, TX are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Madison County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madisonville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 high schools in Madison County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, TX include Madisonville High School and North Zulch Elementary/secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
2 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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