For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,190 students in Madison, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NC are Western Rockingham Middle School, Huntsville Elementary School and John W Dillard Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Madison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Madison, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Nw Ayersville Rd
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sardis Church Road
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
John W Dillard Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Madison, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Madison, NC include Western Rockingham Middle School, Huntsville Elementary School and John W Dillard Academy.
How many public schools are located in Madison?
3 public schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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