Madison Elementary School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | North High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 654 | #317 of 319 |
| National rank | #28676 of 50,301 | #14448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 24.7).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 88.8%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.6).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 285.
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 Elementary School better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (44.9 vs 24.7 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 Madison Elementary School and North High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 285. North High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and North High School rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School is 626th of 654 and North High School is 317th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).