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The Spirit of Knowledge

Madison offers excellent educational facilities at the elementary, middle school, and high school level. Area public and private schools continue to perform above the national average.

The eight public schools within the Madison Attendance Zone serve approximately 6,500 students, and are the highest achieving within the Madison County School District. They excel in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Each school–Madison Avenue Elementary, Madison Station Elementary, Madison Crossing Elementary, Madison Crossing Middle, Madison Middle, and Rosa Scott Ninth Grade–has its own unique personality, but all boast some of the highest test scores in the state and serve as models for successfully integrating the arts into all aspects of the curriculum.

All of these schools feed into one high school, Madison Central, where excellence and achievement have culminated in a 23.2 average ACT score; 28 National Merit Scholars, the highest number of any public high school within the state; over $15 million in state scholarship offerings and recognition by a national magazine as one of the Top High Schools in the Nation.

Educating the mind, body, and spirit is the mission statement of Madison Ridgeland Academy (MRA), and this mission is reflected in challenging academic offerings resulting in a 23.4 ACT average, a commitment to spiritual growth accomplished through a Christian emphasis in grades K3 through 12, and a championship athletic tradition emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Now the second largest school in the Mississippi Private School Association, MRA remains committed to maintaining excellent student/teacher ratios (14:1 in preschool and 18:1 in grades 1-12) while providing students with a personalized college preparatory curriculum in state of the art facilities.

St. Joseph Catholic School offers an excellent educational opportunity for students in grades seventh through 12th. The school’s mission stresses excellence in academics, spiritual values, and a well-rounded program that encourages students to develop their full potential. The average ACT score is 25.1, which is well above the national average. Last year, 61 students earned 209 scholarships totaling over $5.6 million. The school boasts a nationally recognized Speech and Debate team.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

There are programs and courses for almost any interest. With five four-year institutions and two community colleges in the metro area, along with a large variety of adult and community enrichment programs, there is something offered to meet your needs!