- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vienna, VA
Madison High
Federal NCES profile for Madison High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000532
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Vienna · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Vienna, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Madison High held near 2,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 132.8 → 140.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510126000532 · Vienna, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,090 enr · 15.8:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Madison High held near 2,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 132.8 → 140.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Madison High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school
Madison High
2,090 students
What this shows Madison High reports 2,090 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison High compares
Madison 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 82% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,090 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,090
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Madison High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Vienna
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,090 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison High
How many students attend Madison High?
Madison High has 2,090 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vienna, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,135 (2022-23) → 2,113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison High?
10.4% of students at Madison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison High?
The largest demographic group at Madison High is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Vienna, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison High?
Madison High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Vienna?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison High ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Vienna, 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 Vienna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Madison High, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.