Atherton Jr Sr High School vs Madison Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 270 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
Burton · Public high · Grades 7–12
323 students
Madison Academy High School
Burton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
276 students
| Measure | Atherton Jr Sr High School Burton, Michigan | Madison Academy High School Burton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 591 | #510 of 591 |
| National rank | #15299 of 16,910 | #15132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 323 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Burton | Burton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 19.7).
- •Atherton Jr Sr High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Atherton Jr Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Madison Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Madison Academy High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 17.0).
- •Atherton Jr Sr High School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 276.
- •Atherton Jr Sr High 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 Jr Sr High School better than Madison Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Academy High School ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.7 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 Atherton Jr Sr High School and Madison Academy High School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Burton and Burton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Jr Sr High School: 323. Madison Academy High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Jr Sr High School and Madison Academy High School rank in Michigan?
Atherton Jr Sr High School is 516th of 591 and Madison Academy High School is 510th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).