Berea Community Elementary School vs Madison Southern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berea Community Elementary School
Berea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Madison Southern High School
Berea · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
| Measure | Berea Community Elementary School Berea, Kentucky | Madison Southern High School Berea, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 707 | #60 of 214 |
| National rank | #28013 of 50,301 | #9292 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 1,224 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 1,224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Berea | Berea |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.8 vs 46.6).
- •Madison Southern High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Madison Southern High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Madison Southern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 69%).
- •Berea Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.3).
- •Madison Southern High School is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 448.
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 Berea Community Elementary School better than Madison Southern High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berea Community Elementary School and Madison Southern High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Berea and Berea in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berea Community Elementary School: 448. Madison Southern High School: 1,224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berea Community Elementary School and Madison Southern High School rank in Kentucky?
Berea Community Elementary School is 474th of 707 and Madison Southern High School is 60th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).