For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,619 students in Madison County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 469 private students). 78% 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, Waverly Yowell Elementary School and William H. Wetsel Middle 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 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Madison County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
William H. Wetsel Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Grades: PK-2
| 324 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 2 Box 300
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
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, Waverly Yowell Elementary School and William H. Wetsel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County, VA?
4 public schools are located in Madison County, VA.
What percentage of students in Madison County, VA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Madison County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, VA?
Madison County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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