Summary:
Zip code 22727 in Madison, Virginia, is home to exactly one high school — Madison County High — serving grades 9 through 12 with 530 students as part of Madison County Public Schools, a district ranked in the 24th percentile statewide.
For parents, the most reassuring news is that Madison County High graduates its students at a very high rate — 96.3% compared to 92.3% statewide — and reports a 0.0% dropout rate. The school also stands out in math: 9th-grade Geometry proficiency reached 90.38% and 10th-grade Algebra I hit 80%, both above state averages, and in 2024–2025 the school achieved 100% proficiency in 10th-grade Algebra I. Earth Science improved dramatically, jumping from 44% to nearly 71% proficiency, well above the state average. Senior writing scores were exceptional too, with 92.31% proficiency in 12th-grade writing. However, there are clear trouble spots. Biology proficiency in 10th grade was just 30.43% versus 68.86% statewide, and VA & US History proficiency has remained below 31% for two straight years. Eleventh-grade writing and reading also trail the state, and chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at 20.3% — far higher than the district’s 11.8% and the state’s 14.8%.
Overall, Madison County High earns a 2-star rating and ranks in the low-30s percentile among Virginia high schools. With about 130 students per grade, year-to-year test scores can swing widely, so parents should look at patterns rather than single-year changes. The consistent strengths in math and graduation rates are encouraging, especially given that about two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The biggest opportunities for improvement are in humanities, biology, and attendance. If the school can reduce chronic absenteeism and strengthen instruction in history and writing, it has a realistic path to improving its state ranking and providing a more balanced education for all students.
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