HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Madison County Schools (MCSS) announced that the district has earned an A on the 2025 Alabama State Department of Education Accountability Report Card, achieving the highest numeric score in district history.

These results reflect strong academic performance, steady student growth, and the district’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality education to families across Madison County and the greater Huntsville region.

Evaluation Criteria

Each year, the Alabama State Report Card evaluates school district performance across several key indicators of student success:

• Academic Achievement: Measuring student performance on state assessments.

• Academic Growth: Measuring year-to-year improvement.

• Graduation Rate: Reflecting the percentage of students completing high school on time.

• College and Career Readiness (CCR): Indicating student preparation for life after graduation.

Together, these indicators produce the district’s final numeric score and letter grade, providing families with a transparent view of school performance.

Leadership Perspectives

“This accomplishment represents a major milestone for our district and a goal we have worked toward for several years. When I stepped into this role, my desire was for Madison County Schools to become an A district. Today’s results reflect the exceptional work happening in every building and the collective belief that our students can achieve at the highest levels.” — Superintendent Ken Kubik

“Earning a 91/A, the highest score in our district’s history, is a testament to the tremendous effort of our teachers, school leaders, and district teams. Our students are growing, our schools are improving, and our staff continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to high levels of learning for every child.” — Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Kerrie Bass

Districtwide Performance Highlights

MCSS demonstrated significant growth across all reporting categories. Key results include:

• Overall Standing: All MCSS schools earned an A or B rating.

• Top Performers: 14 of 28 schools received an A rating; 14 schools earned scores of 90 points or higher.

• Growth: 18 schools received 100 percent in Academic Growth.

• Improvement: 22 of 28 schools increased their numeric score from the previous year, and 8 schools improved their overall letter grade.

• Graduation & Readiness: * The district’s graduation rate increased to 95.66 percent.

  • 91.45 percent of students earned a College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator.

• ESL Success: 100 percent of students with Limited English Proficiency met their ACAP growth target.

Notable School Gains

• Madison County Virtual Academy: Improved by nine points (C to B).

• Meridianville Middle School: Improved by six points (C to B).

• High School Excellence: Three of the district’s five high schools earned an A rating: Buckhorn High School, Madison County High School, and New Hope High School.

• Broad Growth: Sparkman High School, Sparkman Ninth Grade School, New Hope High School, and Buckhorn High School all recorded multi-point increases.