There were 111 Black or African American students enrolled in Madison County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 5.9% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Madison County welcomed 1,586 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 7% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Madison County High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 49 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | 49 | 530 | 9.2% |
| Madison Primary School | 24 | 366 | 6.6% |
| Waverly Yowell Elementary School | 16 | 334 | 4.8% |
| William H. Wetsel Middle School | 22 | 356 | 6.2% |
