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Madison City vs Huntsville City Schools Index™
Madison City Schools #4 AL #89 US vs Huntsville City Schools ASCTE #3 AL magnet vs Madison County Schools: three-district Huntsville metro breakdown. City limits determines district. Own Luxury Homes.
Madison City vs Huntsville City Schools Index™
#4 Alabama
Madison City Schools Niche 2026 — #1 Huntsville area, #89 nationally, top 1% of 10,394 U.S. school districts
A-rated every school
Every single Madison City school earns an A on Alabama’s state report card — one of very few districts in Alabama with 100% A-rated schools
#3 Alabama
ASCTE (Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering) — Huntsville City Schools magnet, #3 public high school in Alabama, 11:1 student-teacher ratio
City limits only
Madison City Schools serves ONLY City of Madison addresses — NOT determined by zip code
| Factor | Madison City Schools | Huntsville City Schools | Madison County Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niche 2026 AL rank | #4 Alabama | Mid-tier (broader district) | B-rated |
| National rank | #89 of 10,394 — top 1% | Not in top tier overall | N/A |
| Every school A-rated? | YES — every school earns A (state report card) | No — varies; magnet programs are strongest | No |
| Enrollment | 12,736 (12 schools) | ~25,000+ (larger district) | ~10,000 |
| Top high school | James Clemens HS (#8 AL) + Bob Jones HS | ASCTE (#3 AL, cyber/STEM magnet) | Various county high schools |
| Serves | City of Madison only (city limits) | City of Huntsville (city limits) | Unincorporated Madison County |
| New construction that accesses it | Town Madison, Clift Farm, Greenbrier Preserve | Hampton Cove (mainly), Village of Providence | Meridianville, Harvest, some rural |
| Price premium for district | $100K–$150K+ over comparable Huntsville or County homes | Mid-range | Lowest in metro |
School district in the Huntsville metro is determined by CITY LIMITS — not zip code, not community name, not builder marketing. A 35758 zip code can contain Madison City addresses (Madison City Schools) AND Huntsville City addresses (Huntsville City Schools). Own Luxury Homes® verifies city limits and school district at the specific address before every offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does zip code 35758 mean Madison City Schools?
No. ZIP code 35758 (Madison, AL) contains addresses in both the City of Madison (Madison City Schools) and the City of Huntsville (Huntsville City Schools) and unincorporated Madison County (Madison County Schools). School district is determined solely by which city’s corporate limits a specific address falls within. Always verify with the school district directly for your specific lot address.
Huntsville / Madison AL Resources
Hub • Town Madison • Clift Farm Madison • Greenbrier Preserve • Hampton Cove • Village of Providence • Meridianville & Harvest • Space Command Relocation Index • Madison City vs Huntsville City Schools • Town Madison vs Clift Farm Index • Hampton Cove vs Madison Index • Huntsville 5-District Area Guide • Redstone Arsenal Commute Index • Huntsville Relocation Index • Best Realtor Huntsville AL • Best Agent Madison AL • Best Agent Hampton Cove • Sell Your Home
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