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Madison County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in Madison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Madison County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
1,669 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Madison County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
118 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
7%
22%
# White Students
1,281 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
77%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
98
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,648 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,721
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,648
$15,257
Best Madison County School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 538 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
| 346 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
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Grades: PK-2
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison County School District?
Madison County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,669 students.
What is the rank of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District is ranked #113 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County School District?
77% of Madison County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison County School District?
Madison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Madison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,648 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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