Madison Central began classes in fall 1991, having been built at an estimated $9.7 million cost.[4] The school absorbed students from Madison Ridgeland High School and East Flora High School.[5]
Attendance boundary
In addition to Madison its attendance boundary includes Flora, and Kearney Park.[6]
Academics
About a quarter of MCHS students take an Advanced Placement exam during their time at the school.[7] The school's academic proficiency rates are above average for the state of Mississippi.[7]
The Madison Central Academic Decathlon team claimed state championships every year from 2003 to 2019.[8]
Both the boys' and girls' soccer teams were nationally ranked by MaxPreps after their respective 2016 seasons.[18]
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year Madison Central was one of 24 MHSAA members to get reclassified as 7A school for athletics. [2]
Performing arts
Madison Central has participated in the National Adjudicators Invitational, The Disney Honors, as well as performing in Carnegie Hall in New York City in April 2008. [19]
MCHS has three competitive show choirs, the Varsity mixed-gender "Reveille”, the all-female "Renown", and the Junior Varsity mixed-gender “Radiance”. [20] The program also hosts an annual competition, the Deep South Classic.[21]
↑ Douglas, Deborah D. (September 3, 1991). "Rocky road to education in Madison". Jackson Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved October 14, 2020– via Newspapers.com.
↑ "Slow Pitch Champions". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
1 2 "Soccer Champions". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
↑ "Soccer Championships". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved June 19, 2025. Madison Central wins 2025 Class 7A Boys Soccer Championship
↑ "Tennis Champions". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
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