John Adams Elementary vs Madera South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
Madera South High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Madera, California | Madera South High Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3781 of 5,693 | #1092 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41585 of 50,301 | #15131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 1,859 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 1,859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 20.9).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Madera South High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Madera South High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.3).
- •Madera South High is the larger school with 1,859 students compared with 736.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Adams Elementary better than Madera South High?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Adams Elementary and Madera South High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 736. Madera South High: 1,859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and Madera South High rank in California?
John Adams Elementary is 3781st of 5,693 and Madera South High is 1092nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).