Madison County High

Summary:

Madison County High is a public high school in Madison, Virginia, serving 557 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Madison County Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Madison County High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.61%) compared to nearby schools like Eastern View High (45.64%) and Culpeper County High (50.04%), its academic performance is generally lower than the state averages and surrounding schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Madison County High's proficiency rates in Algebra II (81.82%), Biology (57.83%), and World History I (66.15%) were below the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of Virginia high schools, and it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.5%).

Interestingly, while Madison County High's overall academic performance is lower than the state average, there are significant achievement gaps between different racial groups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rate for African American students in Algebra II (81.82%) was much higher than the rate for white students (81.82%). Additionally, the school's spending per student ($9,367 in 2020-2021) is lower than the state average and the surrounding schools, such as Culpeper County High ($9,414) and William Monroe High ($6,761), which could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 68 Mountaineer Lane
       Madison, VA  22727


(540) 948-3785

District: Madison County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,367 Help


Feeder schools for Madison County High:

Elementary:    Madison Primary
    Waverly Yowell Elementary
Middle:    William H. Wetsel Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
African American:
8.4%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madison County High ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.9. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Madison County High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison County High is $9,367.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County High 230th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Madison County High in the ranking list.)

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Madison County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County Public Schools 108th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madison County High

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Rank History for all students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.32 129th 308 58.1%
2006 57.52 98th 314 68.8%
2007 50.05 149th 313 52.4%
2008 56.64 113th 316 64.2%
2009 37.40 224th 313 28.4%
2010 45.61 195th 317 38.5%
2011 46.34 179th 320 44.1%
2012 45.01 192nd 321 40.2%
2013 35.86 231st 321 28.0%
2014 33.61 245th 322 23.9%
2015 39.90 210th 322 34.8%
2016 44.19 196th 321 38.9%
2017 36.83 233rd 324 28.1%
2018 40.23 223rd 326 31.6%
2019 48.25 177th 327 45.9%
2021 18.44 286th 327 12.5%
2022 32.42 251st 325 22.8%
2023 47.97 200th 326 38.7%
2024 43.90 230th 329 30.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.50 207th 320 35.3%
2024 46.94 210th 322 34.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.86 110th 249 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.26 205th 321 36.1%
2024 43.14 216th 322 32.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.83 79th 249 68.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.80 186th 232 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Madison County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.98 257th 315 18.4%
2024 29.75 278th 314 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Madison County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 640 640
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 648 648
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 647 647
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 652 652
1993 564 124 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1994 470 92 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1995 511 99 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 511 99 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1997 484 102 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 488 106 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 478 108 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2000 508 111 0 3 2 n/a n/a -4 620
2001 522 105 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 513 96 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 513 96 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 504 90 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 522 93 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 520 95 2 6 2 n/a n/a 2 627
2007 547 103 2 5 4 n/a n/a 4 665
2008 526 105 1 5 1 n/a n/a 13 651
2009 498 95 5 5 1 n/a n/a 13 617
2010 484 93 10 11 2 n/a n/a 8 608
2011 463 60 6 18 2 1 35 0 585
2012 480 55 2 17 2 1 33 0 590
2013 495 50 1 18 1 1 36 0 602
2014 498 40 1 16 0 0 29 0 584
2015 471 43 2 20 0 0 26 0 562
2016 451 44 2 22 0 0 26 0 545
2017 454 44 8 20 0 0 21 0 547
2018 442 49 4 19 0 0 28 0 542
2019 450 45 5 15 0 0 28 0 543
2020 458 39 5 16 0 0 22 0 540
2021 462 39 1 16 0 0 26 0 544
2022 464 45 0 23 1 0 23 0 556
2023 449 47 0 33 2 0 26 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 640 46.0 13.9 n/a
1990 648 47.8 13.5 n/a
1991 647 46.9 13.7 n/a
1992 652 47.8 13.6 n/a
1993 695 48.7 14.3 n/a
1994 567 36.7 n/a n/a
1995 613 n/a 0.0 8
1996 613 n/a 0.0 8
1997 592 n/a 0.0 9.1
1998 600 n/a 0.0 8
1999 593 40.6 14.6 10.6
2000 620 n/a 0.0 9.6
2001 635 44.0 14.4 9.1
2002 613 55.0 11.1 12.7
2003 613 55.0 11.1 12.7
2004 601 48.0 12.5 13.6
2005 621 48.0 12.9 16.3
2006 627 49.0 12.8 15.7
2007 665 46.7 14.2 17.2
2008 651 39.5 16.5 22.4
2009 617 39.6 15.6 17.1
2010 608 40.9 14.8 21.8
2011 585 40.0 14.6 25.1
2012 590 46.6 12.6 27.6
2013 602 42.1 14.2 30.7
2014 584 48.1 12.1 32
2015 562 43.0 13.0 35.1
2016 545 43.0 12.6 37.8
2017 547 45.6 11.9 34.7
2018 542 43.3 12.5 38.4
2019 543 43.6 12.4 37.8
2020 540 43.6 12.3 41.1
2021 544 35.0 15.5 n/a
2022 556 39.3 14.1 39.9
2023 557 41.0 13.5 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madison County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 640 46.0 13.9 n/a
1990 648 47.8 13.5 n/a
1991 647 46.9 13.7 n/a
1992 652 47.8 13.6 n/a
1993 695 48.7 14.3 n/a
1994 567 36.7 n/a n/a
1995 613 n/a 0.0 8
1996 613 n/a 0.0 8
1997 592 n/a 0.0 9.1
1998 600 n/a 0.0 8
1999 593 40.6 14.6 10.6
2000 620 n/a 0.0 9.6
2001 635 44.0 14.4 9.1
2002 613 55.0 11.1 12.7
2003 613 55.0 11.1 12.7
2004 601 48.0 12.5 13.6
2005 621 48.0 12.9 16.3
2006 627 49.0 12.8 15.7
2007 665 46.7 14.2 17.2
2008 651 39.5 16.5 22.4
2009 617 39.6 15.6 17.1
2010 608 40.9 14.8 21.8
2011 585 40.0 14.6 25.1
2012 590 46.6 12.6 27.6
2013 602 42.1 14.2 30.7
2014 584 48.1 12.1 32
2015 562 43.0 13.0 35.1
2016 545 43.0 12.6 37.8
2017 547 45.6 11.9 34.7
2018 542 43.3 12.5 38.4
2019 543 43.6 12.4 37.8
2020 540 43.6 12.3 41.1
2021 544 35.0 15.5 n/a
2022 556 39.3 14.1 39.9
2023 557 41.0 13.5 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.6%) $9,740 (97.4%) $9,995
2020 $448 (4.8%) $8,853 (95.2%) $9,301
2021 $401 (4.3%) $8,965 (95.7%) $9,367

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison County High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 177th of 327 High schoolsRanks 200th of 326 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Madison County High)8367
 16%
   End of Course Writing (Madison County Public Schools)8366
 17%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Madison County High)7567
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Madison County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Madison County High)8369
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Madison County Public Schools)8873
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Madison County High)9282
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Madison County Public Schools)9178
 13%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Madison County High)7449
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Madison County Public Schools)7449
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Madison County High)7454
 20%
   End of Course Earth Science (Madison County Public Schools)7855
 23%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Madison County High)8782
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)8782
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Madison County High)6650
 16%
   End of Course VA and US History (Madison County Public Schools)6650
 16%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Madison County High)8560
 25%
   End of Course World History I (Madison County Public Schools)8559
 26%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Madison County High)9017
 73%
   End of Course World History II (Madison County Public Schools)9017
 73%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543557
 2.6%
African American4547
 4.4%
American Indian02
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1533
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White450449
 0.2%
Two or More Races2826
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%46.5%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison County High

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Madison County High.

Madison County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Madison Primary
Elementary : Waverly Yowell Elementary
Middle : William H. Wetsel Middle

Madison County High ranks 230th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Madison County High are 81% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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