Horizon Elementary School

Horizon Elementary School is one of the schools in Madison City Schools and caters to approximately 547 students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. It is situated in Madison, Alabama, and it has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 to ensure greater direct interaction between teachers and students. The school has 36 full-time teachers and a single school counselor who assist students in both academic and personal growth. Approximately 43% of the students belong to a minority group, and 34% are from economically disadvantaged families. The academic achievement is good, with around 70% of the students performing at or above grade level in math and 80% doing so in reading. The population of students varies in backgrounds and experiences, making the school community diverse. Horizon Elementary stands in a residential neighborhood of Madison, where the average home cost is approximately $379,000. Similar to other neighboring schools, it has a daily role to help children navigate their early school years.

This school is known as the fourth best public elementary school in Alabama. And it's proud of that achievement. It now has new leaders — Dr. Heather Short as the superintendent and Dr. Lavon Dean-Null as the assistant superintendent — who are expected to bring strong leadership and help students continue to succeed.