Highland Elementary School vs Madison Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
629 students
Madison Central High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi | Madison Central High School Madison, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 427 | #44 of 197 |
| National rank | #28794 of 50,301 | #7615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| city | Ridgeland | Madison |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 44.7).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 79%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Central High School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 629.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Madison Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Central High School ranks higher (52.9 vs 44.7 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 Highland Elementary School and Madison Central High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Ridgeland and Madison in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 629. Madison Central High School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Madison Central High School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 and Madison Central High School is 44th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).