Madison City Schools
2026-2027 Madison City Schools Rezoning Guide
Russell Branch Elementary opened in August 2026, and Madison City Schools redrew its zone lines to fill it and to balance enrollment across the district. Below is every Madison neighborhood that changed schools, with its elementary, middle, and high school for the 2026-2027 school year.
Every Madison City school holds an A on the Alabama state report card, so a rezoned household moves from one A-rated school to another.
Rezoning at a Glance
Timeline
New School
Neighborhoods
Find Your Neighborhood
That neighborhood is not on the rezoning list. It kept the same schools for 2026-2027. The ZoneStability Toolkit lists the 50+ neighborhoods that did not change.
Get the ZoneStability Toolkit »- Midtown Elementary, Discovery Middle, Bob Jones High (about 45%)
- Mill Creek Elementary, Journey Middle, Bob Jones High (about 42%)
- Madison Elementary, Journey Middle, Bob Jones High (about 13%)
- Mill Creek Elementary, Journey Middle, Bob Jones High (about 54%)
- Rainbow Elementary, Liberty Middle, James Clemens High (about 46%)
Schools in green changed for 2026-2027.
Changes by School
The same neighborhoods, grouped by the school they now attend.
Elementary School Changes
Russell Branch Elementary
26 neighborhoods newly zoned here
- 3 Park Preserve
- Acadia at Arlington Park
- Barnett’s Crossing
- Bellawoods
- Brentwood Manor
- Brighton Park
- Cedar Acres
- Cedar Cove
- Central Park at Arlington Park
- Creekside Park
- Greenbrier Hills
- Greenbrier Woods
- Hardiman Estates
- Hardiman Place
- Heritage Hills
- Madison Branch
- Malvern Hill
- Moore’s Creek
- Morris Estate
- Nature’s Trail
- Rolling Meadows
- Shamrock
- Stillwater Cove
- Stone Brook
- The Hamptons at Piney Creek
- Village at Oakland Springs
Mill Creek Elementary
7 neighborhoods newly zoned here
- Brook Haven
- Brookfield Manor
- Chapel Hill
- Evergreen Mill
- Southern Landing
- Towne Lakes
- Whitworth Farms
Rainbow Elementary
2 neighborhoods newly zoned here
Homes for sale zoned for Rainbow Elementary »Horizon Elementary
2 neighborhoods newly zoned here
Homes for sale zoned for Horizon Elementary »Columbia Elementary
2 neighborhoods newly zoned here
- Hunters Chase
- Rolling Woods
Middle School Changes
Liberty Middle
6 neighborhoods newly zoned here
- Bellawoods
- Hunters Chase
- Madison Village
- Nature’s Trail
- Rolling Wood
- Village at Oakland Springs
Discovery Middle
4 neighborhoods newly zoned here
Homes for sale zoned for Discovery Middle »Journey Middle
2 neighborhoods newly zoned here
Homes for sale zoned for Journey Middle »High School Changes
James Clemens High
3 neighborhoods newly zoned here
Homes for sale zoned for James Clemens High »Split-Zone Neighborhoods
Stavemill Estates and Westgate each sit across more than one school zone, so two homes in the same neighborhood can attend different schools. The table above shows every combination and the share of the neighborhood it covers. In these two neighborhoods, the school assignment is confirmed address by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new Madison City Schools rezoning take effect?
The new zone lines took effect in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year, when Russell Branch Elementary opened.
Which Madison neighborhoods are being rezoned to Russell Branch Elementary?
Neighborhoods zoned for Russell Branch Elementary starting in 2026-2027 are 3 Park Preserve, Acadia at Arlington Park, Barnett's Crossing, Bellawoods, Brentwood Manor, Brighton Park, Cedar Acres, Cedar Cove, Central Park at Arlington Park, Creekside Park, Greenbrier Hills, Greenbrier Woods, Hardiman Estates, Hardiman Place, Heritage Hills, Madison Branch, Malvern Hill, Moore's Creek, Morris Estate, Nature's Trail, Rolling Meadows, Shamrock, Stillwater Cove, Stone Brook, The Hamptons at Piney Creek, and Village at Oakland Springs.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Mill Creek Elementary in 2026?
Brook Haven, Brookfield Manor, Chapel Hill, Evergreen Mill, Southern Landing, Towne Lakes, and Whitworth Farms are zoned for Mill Creek Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Rainbow Elementary in 2026?
5th Season and Autumn Lane are zoned for Rainbow Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Horizon Elementary in 2026?
Forest Hills and Noland Hills are zoned for Horizon Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Columbia Elementary in 2026?
Hunters Chase and Rolling Woods are zoned for Columbia Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Journey Middle School in 2026?
For the 2026-2027 school year, Evergreen Mill and Towne Lakes are zoned for Journey Middle School.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Liberty Middle School in 2026?
For the 2026-2027 school year, Bellawoods, Hunters Chase, Madison Village, Nature's Trail, Rolling Wood, and Village at Oakland Springs are zoned for Liberty Middle School.
Which neighborhoods are moving to Discovery Middle School in 2026?
Cambridge Woods, Clift Acres, Hughes Heights, and Sharp are zoned for Discovery Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Which neighborhoods are moving to James Clemens High School in 2026?
Bellawoods, Nature's Trail, and Village at Oakland Springs are zoned for James Clemens High School starting in 2026-2027.
What school is the Bellawoods neighborhood zoned for in 2026?
Starting August 2026, Bellawoods is zoned for Russell Branch Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and James Clemens High School.
What school is the Nature's Trail neighborhood zoned for in 2026?
Starting August 2026, Nature's Trail is zoned for Russell Branch Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and James Clemens High School.
What school is Village at Oakland Springs zoned for in 2026?
Starting August 2026, Village at Oakland Springs is zoned for Russell Branch Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and James Clemens High School.
What schools are Westgate and Stavemill Estates zoned for?
Both are split between school zones, so the assignment depends on the street. In Westgate, about 54% of the neighborhood is zoned Mill Creek Elementary, Journey Middle, and Bob Jones High, and about 46% is zoned Rainbow Elementary, Liberty Middle, and James Clemens High. In Stavemill Estates, about 45% is zoned Midtown Elementary, Discovery Middle, and Bob Jones High, about 42% is zoned Mill Creek Elementary, Journey Middle, and Bob Jones High, and about 13% is zoned Madison Elementary, Journey Middle, and Bob Jones High.
Where is Russell Branch Elementary?
Russell Branch Elementary is at 200 Madison Branch Blvd, Madison, AL 35756, on the Limestone County side of Madison near Hardiman Road. It is the eighth elementary school in Madison City Schools.
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Confirm an Address »School assignments on this page come from the Madison City Schools 2026-2027 attendance zones as mapped by Cameron Walker Realty. Updated September 26, 2026. Cameron Walker Realty, 256-364-1971.