For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in 22727, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 22727, VA are Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 22727 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 22727, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 22727, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison County High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
68 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
William H. Wetsel Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
Gr: 3-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
22727, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt 2 Box 300
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 923-4224
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 22727, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 22727, VA include Madison County High School, William H. Wetsel Middle School and Waverly Yowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 22727?
4 public schools are located in 22727.
What is the racial composition of students in 22727?
22727 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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