Enrollment
530
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510237000972
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison County High
Madison County High is a mid-sized high school in Madison, Virginia, enrolling 530 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 530 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 67 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison Primary (365 students) and William H. Wetsel Middle (356 students) alongside Madison County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison County High compares
Madison County High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,719
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County Public Schools, which includes Madison County High.
$14,719
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 40.6%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison County High a good school?
Madison County High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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