Giles High vs Madison County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles High
Pearisburg · Public high · Grades 8–12
530 students
Madison County High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students
| Measure | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia | Madison County High Madison, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 317 | #182 of 317 |
| National rank | #2688 of 16,910 | #3402 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| city | Pearisburg | Madison |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 69.6).
- •Madison County High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Madison County High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Madison County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 66.8%).
- •Giles High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Giles High better than Madison County High?
On the Success Index (US), Giles High ranks higher (72.5 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Giles High and Madison County High?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Madison in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles High: 530. Madison County High: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles High and Madison County High rank in Virginia?
Giles High is 143rd of 317 and Madison County High is 182nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).