[2] Founded in 1976, Madison High School graduated its first class in 1980.

The school won the Superintendent’s Pride Trophy for six consecutive years.

James Madison High School is home to an Agriscience Magnet Program.

The program is one of the largest of its kind in Texas and government-funded.

In 2009, the Madison Mavericks Men's Bowling Team won the state championship which earned the high school its first ever Texas U.I.L qualified state championship trophy.