Madison County Schools, MS
MS
26
Ban actions
26
Unique books
2
Laws affecting
Status breakdown
District profile
Sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-25 + Census ACS 2019-2023 · LEAID 2802790
Enrollment
12,926
Grades PK–13
FRPL eligible
40%
5,153 students
Non-white share
56%
District type
Traditional
Ridgeland, MS
Median household income
$87,450
Population in poverty
7.2%
Adults 25+ with Bachelor's+
54%
Student race/ethnicity
Laws in effect here
Legislation that applies to the books banned in this jurisdiction.
Mississippi · HB 1315
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Pornographic online and digital/resources for K-12 students; prohibit.
Mississippi · SB 2346
SignedThe governor has signed the bill into law.Material harmful to minors; provide for liability for any entity that distributes on the internet without age verification.
Most-banned books here
- 1 ban
Beloved
by Toni Morrison
- 1 ban
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
- 1 ban
All American Boys
by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
- 1 ban
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
- 1 ban
Touching Spirit Bear (Spirit Bear Series)
by Mikaelsen, Ben
- 1 ban
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Alexie, Sherman
- 1 ban
Beloved
by Morrison, Toni
- 1 ban
Queer, There and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World
by Prager, Sarah
- 1 ban
Love, Hate & Other Filters
by Ahmed, Samira
- 1 ban
All American Boys
by Reynolds, Jason
- 1 ban
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
by Joseph, Frederick
- 1 ban
Eleanor & Park
by Rowell, Rainbow
- 1 ban
Out of Darkness
by Pérez, Ashley Hope
- 1 ban
Speak
by Anderson, Laurie Halse
- 1 ban
Let Me Hear a Rhyme
by Jackson, Tiffany D.
- 1 ban
Uglies (Uglies Series)
by Westerfeld, Scott
- 1 ban
American Born Chinese
by Yang, Gene Luen
- 1 ban
The Hate U Give
by Thomas, Angie
- 1 ban
Discovering Wes Moore
by Moore, Wes
- 1 ban
Dear Martin
by Stone, Nic
All ban records (26)
Beloved
by Toni Morrison
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022All American Boys
by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
Placed in 'restricted circulation' by Madison County School District in 2022 following parent complaints. Students need parental permission to check out the restricted titles. Nearly three-fourths of the restricted books are by authors of color. Cited concerns include race themes, LGBTQ+ themes, and depictions of sexual violence (notably a graphic rape scene in Beloved).
Temporarily RemovedThe book has been pulled from shelves pending a formal review.Aug 1, 2022Touching Spirit Bear (Spirit Bear Series)
by Mikaelsen, Ben
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Alexie, Sherman
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Beloved
by Morrison, Toni
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Queer, There and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World
by Prager, Sarah
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Love, Hate & Other Filters
by Ahmed, Samira
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022All American Boys
by Reynolds, Jason
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
by Joseph, Frederick
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Eleanor & Park
by Rowell, Rainbow
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Out of Darkness
by Pérez, Ashley Hope
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Speak
by Anderson, Laurie Halse
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Let Me Hear a Rhyme
by Jackson, Tiffany D.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Uglies (Uglies Series)
by Westerfeld, Scott
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022American Born Chinese
by Yang, Gene Luen
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Hate U Give
by Thomas, Angie
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Discovering Wes Moore
by Moore, Wes
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Dear Martin
by Stone, Nic
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Monday's Not Coming
by Jackson, Tiffany D.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Sánchez, Erika L.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Benefits of Being an Octopus
by Braden, Ann
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022Piecing Me Together
by Watson, Renée
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022The Bluest Eye
by Morrison, Toni
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2022