Very Good
#485 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 26% in state
Madison County High
High School · Madison County Public Schools · Madison, VA
A high school in Madison, VA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
68 Mountaineer Lane, Madison, VA 22727
- Math 89% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison County High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated826/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,694
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison County High is listed in Madison County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison County High
Madison County High is a public high school in Madison, VA, part of Madison County Public Schools, serving approximately 538 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison County High
What grades does Madison County High serve?
Madison County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison County High?
Madison County High has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison County High rank in VA?
Madison County High ranks #485 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Madison County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison County High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison County High a charter school?
No, Madison County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison County High a Title I school?
No, Madison County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison County High?
66.9% of students at Madison County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (540) 948-3785
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 22727)
- 5,785
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22727; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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