For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,244 students in Madison, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 68 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Madison, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison, WV are Madison Elementary School, Scott High School and Madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madison, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Avenue
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Scott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skyhawk Place
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Dr-w
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, WV include Madison Elementary School, Scott High School and Madison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
3 public schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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