Pine Hall · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Madison’s public schools score below 59% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Madison, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Madison’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 322 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Madison’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 49% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,854 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shiloh Community School LLC (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Madison’s grade
C+: better than 41% of North Carolina school districts. Both inputs trail the North Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Madison, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Madison
John W Dillard Academy
Grades PK–5 · 256 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Madison
Western Rockingham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Madison
Western Rockingham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Madison
Western Rockingham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Madison’s public schools are run by Rockingham County Schools, which also serves Eden, Mayodan, Reidsville and Stoneville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Madison vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Madison’s borders.
Every school in Madison
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Madison’s schools
Are Madison’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Madison children attend score below 59% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Madison in?
Rockingham County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,114 students in 23 schools (2024–25).
Where do Madison kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Rockingham County High, John M Morehead High, Reidsville High, Dalton McMichael High and Rockingham Co Early College High.
What is Madison’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Rockingham County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Madison spend per student?
$12,854 in Rockingham County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Madison?
Yes: Shiloh Community School LLC (religious, grades K–7, 51 students).
Parents talk
What Madison families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Madison → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.