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James Madison High School

#7 in Best Public High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Vienna, VA
  • 308 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    James Madison High School is a top rated, public school located in Vienna, VA. It has 2,203 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
    About James Madison High School...
    School District
    Fairfax County Public Schools
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    Address
    2500 James Madison Dr
    Vienna, VA 22181
    Telephone
    (703) 319-2300
    Website
    madisonhs.fcps.edu
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    James Madison High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    96%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    91%
    Average SAT
    1300
    482 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    152 responses
    AP Enrollment
    48%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $150,383
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,909
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $687,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 72 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      25%
    • Mr. madison!!
      21%
    • Football Games
      19%
    • Junior-Senior Prom
      14%
    • The Homecoming Prep Rally
      6%
    • The Homecoming Parade
      6%
    • Pep rallies
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,203
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.27 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.27 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.27 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $66,938
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,160/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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    James Madison High School Reviews

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    I worked very hard throughout high school and ended with a very high GPA, I applied for numerous scholarships, I am a black belt in Taekwondo, I am currently doing Air Force ROTC, and I applied for many scholarships and have won none. My parents are going through great financial struggle to put my brother and I throughout college. I have not received a single scholarship, and it is not that I am entitled to one, it's just that I have so many ideas and dreams I want to share with the community! I would like to have the money to complete college so that I may give back to even more who need it!
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    For the most part, the teachers really care about students. They want kids to understand what's being taught in the classroom while also doing well outside of school.
    There is a variety of clubs and activities at Madison for students to become involved in. Almost too many! It's really easy to start your own club if nothing's your cup of tea.
    Unfortunately, JMHS is a classic white school. Perhaps, one of the whitest in Fairfax County. Although, it's very gay. In a good way. LGBTQ+ people are extremely welcome here.
    Pretty good school, teachers were a hit or miss but mostly a hit. When I was there, the math and art teachers were awesome! But some had favoritism over the students who played sports because they were also coaches which wasn't fair to the students. The teachers should treat the students equally and give the students the same grade no matter if they are in a sport or not and if they especially work hard! However, what needs to be worked on is the administration and the new principal. said not to pick classes with friends and they weren't helpful when questioning about AP classes for college and my counselor switched all 4 years which wasn't even helpful to me at all! The school was so small they expanded the freshman class which was TOTALLY unfair!