Madison High

Madison High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 James Madison Dr,  Vienna, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.8
4.1
2,212 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg S Hood
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
82.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
59.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.4%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#13 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
#22 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Tech 607 Students
University of Virginia 598 Students
James Madison University 548 Students
George Mason University 341 Students
William & Mary 336 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 285 Students
Penn State 188 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 188 Students
Georgetown University 165 Students
Christopher Newport University 162 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 314 Students
Biology 200 Students
Psychology 194 Students
Computer Science 129 Students
Political Science and Government 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 101 Students
Marketing 101 Students
Economics 92 Students
Engineering 88 Students
Nursing 85 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 346 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/21/2025
JMHS is a school with great potential. It does have many assets, its academics and strong support system for those who'll advocate. However, I find the culture to be parasitic, the halls unwelcoming and all in all a very racist and homophobic school for the progressive area. Guess these kids are just spewing what the hear in the privacy of their homes. Real unfortunate.
4.0 Alum
3/8/2025
I had an enjoyable expirence at Madison High School. My biggest issue was the lack of field space as an athlete. Besides that, there were no major issues I experienced as a student there.
5.0 Senior
2/27/2025
I love attending James Madison High School. I have been on the debate team, the varsity tennis team, and been involved in my clubs which align well with my interests. I have made so many lovely people here and the teachers do an incredible job teaching the students by staying connected to us and making sure we are prepared for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/26/2023
My 3 sons graduated from Madison. They are very different students and all had fantastic experiences. Madison is a special school where the teachers really care about their students, the administrators work well beyond their scope, and the community is supportive and highly involved. We chose our ho...
5.0 parent
6/4/2021
Two of my children graduated from Madison high school. They were well prepared for college and seamlessly transitioned into an engineering curriculum.
5.0 parent
5/3/2021
Academically the school is great. There are appropriate levels for all kids whether they’re operating at or above standard grade level. Plenty of AP options and teachers are solid; some challenging but overall good for a teenagers growth. There is extra curricular options for all and some really sta...
3.0 parent
4/29/2021
There are great teachers and bad teachers. I have very bad experience in history.The teacher don't know how to teach.For example,in an 1.5-hours class,she asked us to do a practice,then reviewed the last quiz,then did new quiz,next we were left plenty of time to do homework by ourselves.The teacher...

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Madison High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Vienna, VA, in the Oakton neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,212 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Madison High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,420,572. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakton High, Fairfax High, Palm Tree School, and more. Learn more about what Vienna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Madison High.

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