Madison High School - 01 vs West Central High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison High School - 01
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
384 students
West Central High School - 01
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
408 students
| Measure | Madison High School - 01 Madison, South Dakota | West Central High School - 01 Hartford, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 121 | #39 of 121 |
| National rank | #5174 of 16,910 | #3766 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Madison | Hartford |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 62.4).
- •West Central High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •West Central High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 20.1%).
- •Madison High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •West Central High School - 01 is the larger school with 408 students compared with 384.
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 High School - 01 better than West Central High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), West Central High School - 01 ranks higher (68.2 vs 62.4 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 High School - 01 and West Central High School - 01?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Madison and Hartford in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison High School - 01: 384. West Central High School - 01: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison High School - 01 and West Central High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Madison High School - 01 is 66th of 121 and West Central High School - 01 is 39th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).