MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Madison County High School is a public high school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Gurley, AL with about 537 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Madison County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Madison County High School, located in Gurley, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution serving the surrounding community as part of the Madison County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum courses alongside career-technical programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the faculty focuses on academic excellence while encouraging students to engage in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations that promote school spirit and community involvement.
As a vital component of the Madison County educational system, the school prioritizes the development of well-rounded individuals by emphasizing character, critical thinking, and citizenship. Through the integration of modern educational resources and a focus on student growth, Madison County High School aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, athletic schedules, and administrative announcements by visiting their official district portal at http://www.mcssk12.org.
For more information, contact Madison County High School at (256) 851-3270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3270
http://www.mcssk12.org
MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gurley, AL with about 537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison County
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 29.66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 537 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 10.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.