Madison County High vs William H. Wetsel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 137 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison County High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students
William H. Wetsel Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students
| Measure | Madison County High Madison, Virginia | William H. Wetsel Middle Madison, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 317 | #164 of 340 |
| National rank | #3402 of 16,910 | #2468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William H. Wetsel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 69.6).
- •Madison County High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Madison County High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Madison County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 66.6%).
- •William H. Wetsel Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.1).
- •Madison County High is the larger school with 530 students compared with 356.
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 Madison County High better than William H. Wetsel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William H. Wetsel Middle ranks higher (74.4 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 Madison County High and William H. Wetsel Middle?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison County High: 530. William H. Wetsel Middle: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison County High and William H. Wetsel Middle rank in Virginia?
Madison County High is 182nd of 317 and William H. Wetsel Middle is 164th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).