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Best Madison Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,166 students in Madison, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Madison, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Rockingham Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Nw Ayersville Rd
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Sardis Church Road
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 427-3266
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
John W Dillard Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(336) 548-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison, NC include Western Rockingham Middle School, Huntsville Elementary School and John W Dillard Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison?
3 public elementary schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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