For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in 22727, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 22727, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 22727 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 22727, VA 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 22727, VA 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
22727, Virginia 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 22727, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 22727, VA include Madison County High School, Waverly Yowell Elementary School and William H. Wetsel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 22727?
4 public schools are located in 22727.
What is the racial composition of students in 22727?
22727 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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