Madison Jr High School vs Prather Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Jr High School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
124 students
Prather Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
612 students
| Measure | Madison Jr High School Madison, Illinois | Prather Elementary School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 670 | #1041 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14957 of 15,369 | #30178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 124 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Madison | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prather Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 11.5).
- •Prather Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 97.6%).
- •Madison Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Prather Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 124.
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 Madison Jr High School better than Prather Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prather Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 11.5 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 Madison Jr High School and Prather Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Madison and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Jr High School: 124. Prather Elementary School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Jr High School and Prather Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Madison Jr High School is 650th of 670 and Prather Elementary School is 1041st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).