Atherton Elementary School vs Madison Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 489 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Madison Academy High School
Burton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
276 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Madison Academy High School Burton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #510 of 591 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #15132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 267 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Burton | Burton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.8 vs 20.9).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 92.4%).
- •Madison Academy High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.1).
- •Madison Academy High School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 267.
- •Atherton Elementary School is a public school while Madison Academy High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Atherton Elementary School better than Madison Academy 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 Atherton Elementary School and Madison Academy High School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Burton and Burton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Madison Academy High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Madison Academy High School rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Madison Academy High School is 510th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).