Madison County Schools | |
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Location | |
United States | |
Coordinates | 37°46′01″N84°19′09″W / 37.7669°N 84.3192°W |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | On Fire for Their Future |
Grades | PreK-12 |
Established | 1932 |
Superintendent | Randy Neeley (As of Jan. 1st, 2025) |
NCES District ID | 2103720 |
Students and staff | |
Students | 11,065 [1] |
Teachers | 843.70 (on FTE basis) [1] |
Student–teacher ratio | 13.11:1 [1] |
The Madison County School District is a public school district based in Richmond, Kentucky (USA). In addition to Richmond and Berea, the district serves the communities of Kingston, Kirksville, Waco, and all rural areas in Madison County.
In 1988, the Richmond Independent School District merged into the Madison County school district. [2]
Madison County Schools recently established in 2020, two academies named Ignite South in Berea and Ignite North in Richmond, primarily serving the students of Madison Southern High School, Madison Central High School, Berea Community High School, Model Laboratory School and Estill County High School. The Ignite Academies allow the students at the listed schools to enroll in programs that are not served in the main campus of the schools.
Ignite South introduced the following programs:
Ignite South currently serves Madison Southern, Madison Central and Berea Independent. [3]
Ignite North introduced the following programs:
Ignite North currently serves Madison Southern, Madison Central, Berea Independent, Model Laboratory and Estill County [4]
The below schools are schools that Madison County Schools has proposed to build in their District Facility Plan. These school proposals have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. [5]
Madison County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. At the 2020 census, its population was 92,701. Its county seat is Richmond. The county is named for Virginia statesman James Madison, who later became the fourth President of the United States.
Jackson County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,955. Its county seat is McKee. The county was formed in 1858 from land given by Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel, and Rockcastle counties. It was named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States. Jackson County became a moist county via a "local-option" referendum in the Fall of 2019 that legalized the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city of McKee.
Berea is a home rule-class city in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States. The town is best known for its art festivals, historic restaurants and buildings, and as the home to Berea College, a private liberal arts college. The population was 15,539 at the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in Kentucky, having increased by 27.4% since 2000. Berea is a principal city of the Richmond−Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Madison and Rockcastle counties. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1890.
Richmond is a home class city in Kentucky and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is named after Richmond, Virginia, and is home to Eastern Kentucky University. The population was 38,030 as of 2024. Richmond is the fourth-largest city in the Bluegrass region and the state's seventh-largest city. It is the ninth largest population center in the state with a Micropolitan population of 106,864. The city serves as the center for work and shopping for south-central Kentucky, with many local and chain options alike. Richmond KY is home to numerous festivals, notably the Millstone Festival. In addition, Richmond is the principal city of the Richmond-Berea, Kentucky Micropolitan Area, which includes all of Madison and Rockcastle counties.
Waco is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. There are less than 3,000 living arrangements and The community is part of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 52 and Kentucky Route 977, and is located between Madison and Estill County. Waco consists of small towns and roads including the most well-known Elliston, College Hill, and Bybee. The Kentucky River runs through College Hill Road with a boat accessible ramp.
Eminence Independent Schools is one of two school districts in Henry County, Kentucky and is divided into three schools, Eminence Elementary, Eminence Middle, and Eminence High. All three schools are located on the same campus and share some of the same facilities, like a gym, cafeteria, computer lab, and library.
Madison Central High School is a public high school located in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. The school had an enrollment of 2,226 in the 2022–2023 year. Madison Central has a variety of nicknames amongst the student body and overall, The Commonwealth of Kentucky, having their school nicknames being Mad Cent, Mad Central, MadiCentral, "The cousin up North " and Central. Madison Central also has the mistaken alias of "Madison Southern", usually at sporting events where the school is judged, like in Cheerleading or Marching Band.
The Richmond-Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Kentucky, anchored by the cities of Richmond and Berea. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 87,454. The Richmond-Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area is part of the Lexington-Fayette–Richmond–Frankfort combined statistical area.
Madison Southern High School is a public high school located in Berea, Kentucky, United States. The school mascot is the Eagles, with the school colors being orange and navy blue. It is one of four high schools in Madison County, Kentucky. It is one of two high schools in the Madison County School System. According to the US News and as of 2022, Madison Southern ranks 5,165th place in Best High Schools in the US, 61st in Best Kentucky High Schools and 1st in the Richmond, KY Metro Area High Schools. Madison Southern has a variety of nicknames amongst the student body and overall, The Commonwealth of Kentucky, having their school nicknames being Mad South, MadiSouth, "The cousin down South " and Southern. Madison Southern also has the commonly mistaken alias of "Madison Central", usually at sporting events where the school is judged, like in Cheerleading or Marching Band.
Madison High School (1921–1989) was a public high school in Richmond, Kentucky. The school's enrollment never exceeded 400 and it never graduated a class of more than 85 students in its 68-year existence. The official name of the school was Madison High and Elementary School.
Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6 is a school district headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, United States. The district serves most of the City of Greeley, the City of Evans, the Town of Garden City, and unincorporated areas in Weld County, including Auburn.
As one of the oldest and more historically significant cities in Texas, Galveston has had a long history of advancements and offerings in education, including: the first parochial school (1847), the first medical college (1891), and the first school for nurses (1890).
Kentucky Route 595 is a north- south route running through Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Its northern terminus is at the Kentucky River near Valley View and it southern terminus is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 1617 2 miles south of Berea. From the northern terminus to its intersection with Kentucky Route 876 it follows Silver Creek.
The Sumter County School District is a public school district in Sumter County, Georgia, United States, based in Americus. It includes the entire county, and serves the communities of Americus, Andersonville, Cobb, De Soto, Leslie, and Plains.
Berea Independent Schools is a school district serving Berea, Kentucky, United States. The superintendent is Dr. Diane Hatchett. The school sports teams are called "Pirates".
Elizabethtown Independent Schools (EIS) is a school district headquartered in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Estill County High School is a public high school located in Irvine, Kentucky, United States. The school mascot is the Engineers - often referred to informally as "Neers". The school's colors are blue, white, and black. It is the only high school in Estill County, Kentucky, serving approximately 630 students. Estill County High School is also a participant in Madison County Schools' Ignite Academy.
Total Students: 11,065 (2009-2010)