For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in Madison County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 457 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Madison County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, VA are Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
William H. Wetsel Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Gr: 3-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 2 Box 300
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, VA include Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
4 public schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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