Madison Central High School (Mississippi) Explained

Madison Central High School
Motto:Truth, Honor
Type:Public
Gender Label:Gender
Gender:Coeducational
Affiliations:Madison County School District, Mississippi High School Activities Association, The College Board, Star School
Teaching Staff:85.49 (FTE)
Grades Label:Grades
Grades:1012
Address:1417 Highland Colony Parkway
City:Madison
State:Mississippi
Country:United States
District:Madison County School District
Coordinates:32.4683°N -90.1567°W
Colors:Orange and blue
Mascot:Jaguar
Ratio:14.57
Enrollment:1,246 (2022-23)[1]
Yearbook:The Pawprint
Newspaper:The Uproar
Free Label 1:Literary Magazine
Free 1:Harvest
Picture Caption:The main entrance of Madison Central High School

Madison Central High School (MCHS) is a suburban public high school located in Madison, Mississippi, United States. Madison Central is part of the Madison County School District. The principal is Teague Burchfield.

The school colors are orange and blue and the school mascot is the jaguar. Madison Central is classified as a 6A public high school by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). In 2002, Madison Central was the first Mississippi visit of President George W. Bush.[2]

History

Madison Central began classes in fall 1991, having been built at an estimated $9.7 million cost.[3] The school absorbed students from Madison Ridgeland High School and East Flora High School.[4]

Attendance boundary

In addition to Madison its attendance boundary includes Flora, and Kearney Park.[5]

Academics

About a quarter of MCHS students take an Advanced Placement exam during their time at the school.[6] The school's academic proficiency rates are above average for the state of Mississippi.

The Madison Central Academic Decathlon team claimed state championships every year from 2003 to 2019.[7]

Athletics

State Championships!Sport!Year(s)
Baseball2016,[8] 2021
Football1999,[9] 2021[10]
Golf (boys)[11] 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Soccer (boys)[12] 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021
Soccer (girls)2014, 2015, 2016

Both the boys' and girls' soccer teams were nationally ranked by MaxPreps after their respective 2016 seasons.

Madison Central was one of 32 schools in the state and eight schools in District 6 to be reclassified from 5A to 6A by the MHSAA beginning in the 2009-10 school year.[13] It is now a 6A school.

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.[14]

MCHS has three competitive show choirs, the Varsity mixed-gender "Reveille”, the all-female "Renown", and the Junior Varsity mixed-gender “Radiance”. [15] The program also hosts an annual competition, the Deep South Classic.[16]

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. April 9, 2024.
  2. Web site: Madison Prepares for President's Visit. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028144855/http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/884179/madison-prepares-for-presidents-visit. October 28, 2017. Dawn. Russell.
  3. News: Douglas . Deborah D. . Principal hopes water on tap for school opening . October 14, 2020 . Jackson Clarion-Ledger . Newspapers.com . August 31, 1991.
  4. News: Douglas . Deborah D. . Rocky road to education in Madison . October 14, 2020 . Jackson Clarion-Ledger . Newspapers.com . September 3, 1991.
  5. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, MS. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-06-30.
    Compare with: Web site: Attendance Zones and School Locations. Madison County School District. 2021-07-01.
    Match elementary schools with high schools here: Web site: Attendance Zones. Madison County School District. 2021-07-01.
  6. Web site: Madison Central High in Madison, MS . U.S. News & World Report . October 14, 2020.
  7. Web site: Thornton . Lasherica . Madison's Academic Decathlon team wins state for 16th year in a row, heads to nationals . Jackson Sun . Gannett . October 14, 2020 . March 13, 2019.
  8. Web site: Magee . Patrick . Madison Central ends George County's 'fun run' in 6A title series . Sun Herald . October 14, 2020 . May 19, 2016.
  9. Web site: Madison Central to celebrate the remarkable 1999 Jaguars . Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum . October 14, 2020 . October 21, 2015.
  10. Web site: Photos: Madison Central wins 2021 6A Mississippi high school football state championship . SBLive . 20 December 2021 . 4 December 2021.
  11. Web site: Bryce Wilkinson - Men's Golf . Southern Miss Golden Eagles . The University of Southern Mississippi . October 14, 2020.
  12. Web site: Whitaker . Chris . MaxPreps honors Madison Central girls for No. 1 ranking . Jackson Clarion-Ledger . Gannett . October 14, 2020 . April 1, 2016.
  13. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-08-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090424155130/http://www.misshsaa.com/Divisions%2009-10/2009%20%20Football%20Divisions.doc . 2009-04-24 .
  14. Web site: Madison Central High | Goff, Duncan . 2010-05-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100919015943/http://www.madison-schools.com/188520710171528610/site/default.asp . 2010-09-19 .
  15. Web site: SCC: Viewing School - Madison Central High School . Show Choir Community . October 14, 2020.
  16. Web site: Clevenger . Rachel James . Madison Central's Reveille: Launching a Competitive Show Choir and Facing Down a Mentor . Productions Magazine . October 14, 2020.
  17. News: Arrest made in death of former Angels draft pick Ryan Bolden. January 6, 2015. Associated Press. ESPN.com. January 5, 2015.
  18. News: Watkins. Billy. Ex-Tiger kicker Stephen Gostkowski gets 2nd title shot. January 6, 2015. The Clarion Ledger. February 5, 2012.
  19. News: Saints' Haralson part of talented '99 team. January 6, 2015. Madison County Journal. April 2, 2014.
  20. News: New Orleans Saints, Parys Haralson agree to terms on a one-year deal. January 5, 2015. NFL.com. April 1, 2014.
  21. News: Four vying for Miss Mississippi crown. January 6, 2015. Madison County Journal. July 16, 2009.
  22. Web site: Big decision looms for Braden Montgomery, Mississippi's top prep MLB Draft prospect. The Clarion-Ledger. June 7, 2021. June 18, 2022.
  23. Web site: 5 things to know about new Jets WR D.J. Montgomery. Sam. Neumann. Jets Wire. USA Today. September 2, 2020. December 12, 2021.
  24. News: Ellis. Gregg. Elkins. Ashley. Signing Day. January 5, 2015. Daily Journal. February 8, 2001.
  25. Web site: Cleveland . Rick . Ex-Madison Central pitcher Turnbull living a dream . Mississippi Today . October 14, 2020 . April 8, 2019.

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