Marshall High School vs. Madison High School
Should I attend Marshall High School or Madison High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Marshall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Madison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, Marshall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,212 students in grades 9-12, Madison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,068 students
2,212 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
165 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#307 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
513
522
Grade 10 Students
517
514
Grade 11 Students
508
594
Grade 12 Students
530
582
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
15%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
45%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%