- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, VA
Madison County High
Federal NCES profile for Madison County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510237000972
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison County High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA.
School address
District: Madison County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510237000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Madison County High held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510237000972 · Madison, VA High · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Primary (365 students)
Madison County High held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Madison County High
530 students
- Madison Primar
Madison Primary
365 students
- William H. Wet
William H. Wetsel Middle
356 students
- Waverly Yowell
Waverly Yowell Elementary
334 students
What this shows Madison County High reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison County High compares
Madison County High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Madison County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County Public Schools reports $15,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H. Wetsel Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Yowell Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison County High
How many students attend Madison County High?
Madison County High has 530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, VA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison County High?
41.8% of students at Madison County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison County High?
The largest demographic group at Madison County High is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Madison, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison County High?
Madison County High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison County High rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Madison County Public Schools?
Besides Madison County High, Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison Primary (365 students), William H. Wetsel Middle (356 students), and Waverly Yowell Elementary (334 students). See the Madison County Public Schools district page for the complete list.