Graduation for Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools is Monday, May 19 for 1,044 seniors.

Bob Jones commencement starts at 2 and James Clemens at 6. Both will be held at the Von Braun Center. This livestream link will be used for both ceremonies. Monday, May 19, will be an e-learning day for all schools, meaning there will be no on-campus school that day.

Below is a snapshot of the academic performance of the 2024-2025 Class. Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said he is proud of the seniors and all of their achievements. "It's a testament to all of their teachers throughout their time at MCS," he said. 

 


BJ and JC alums of Columbia Elementary revisit the school on Senior Stroll day last year.

At 1044 graduates (549 from James Clemens and 495 from Bob Jones), the 2025 Class will be the largest senior class ever from Madison City Schools.

In just 26 years, Madison’s senior class grew from 333 in 1998-99 to just under 1050 this year.

Some 64 percent (667) were offered $72.2 million in scholarships, worth an average of $108,245 each. Approximately $34.3 million has been accepted so far by the college bound students for an average of $53,000 each. 

An impressive 16.7 percent of graduating seniors scored a 30 or higher on their ACT. 

Madison City Schools produced 37 National Merit Finalists (18 from BJ and 19 from JC), and 16 U.S. Presidential Scholar candidates (8 from each school), 

Both schools racked up countless awards in academics, athletics and the arts. And several students received military academy appointments, including four from BJ and three from JC.

Plans from end-of-the-school-year surveys show:
63.5 percent plan to attend a four-year institution.
19.6 percent a two-year institution.
8.6 percent workforce/gap year.
4.7 percent undecided.
3.4 percent military.

Of college bound students, Bob Jones graduates are bound for 84 colleges spread across 23 states  and three foreign countries. James Clemens graduates are bound for 79 colleges across 26 states and three countres outside the United States.

Many are going directly into the workforce, aided by strong career tech, intern/apprenticeship opportunities, NCCER and OSHA credentials, and other programs.
MCS is proud of all of its graduates and wish them great success in their future.