Madison Co High School
Gurley, AL 35748
Phone: (256) 851-3270
Fax: (256) 851-3272
District: Madison County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 447 students
Madison Co High School, a public school located in Gurley, AL, serves grades 9-12 in the Madison County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Madison Co High School is a public school located in Gurley, AL. 447 students attend Madison Co High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from Alabama Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Alabama Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: August 17, 2026
All of our kids have attended this school and have had a wonderful experience and education.
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Posted: February 26, 2022
This is a great school in a great small, but growing community. The teachers are usually easy to communicate with, the school staff members are very helpful when I've needed them, and both seem to truly care about the overall success of the students.
Posted: February 26, 2022
Posted: February 16, 2016
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Posted: February 16, 2016
Posted: February 16, 2016
The teachers, staff and students are so welcoming at Madison County High School. This is the type of school that your child and family will have lasting relationships with all of the above. I cannot say enough great things about everyone at MCHS. Definitely the best school in the Madison County District.
Posted: November 16, 2012
Why is it when people of color fail it is someone else's fault? We have had no issues and our children really enjoy the atmosphere.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampton Cove | Area of Town | Owens Cross Roads | AL | 9.1 mi | |
| 2 | Arch Street Apts | Apartment Complex | Madison | AL | 15.8 mi | |
| 3 | Park Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 18.4 mi | |
| 4 | Burgreen Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Madison | AL | 20.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | Huntsville | AL | 9.2 mi | |
| 2 | Madison | Madison | AL | 18.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Redstone Arsenal | 13.1 mi. |
| Arnold AFB | 47.6 mi. |
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