Madera South High vs Parkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madera South High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,859 students
Parkwood Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
| Measure | Madera South High Madera, California | Parkwood Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 1,343 | #5131 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15131 of 16,910 | #48224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,859 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madera South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 13.7).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Madera South High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Madera South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 96.5%).
- •Madera South High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Madera South High is the larger school with 1,859 students compared with 635.
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 Madera South High better than Parkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madera South High ranks higher (20.9 vs 13.7 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 Madera South High and Parkwood Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madera South High: 1,859. Parkwood Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madera South High and Parkwood Elementary rank in California?
Madera South High is 1092nd of 1,343 and Parkwood Elementary is 5131st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).