Barbee Elementary vs Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbee Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
289 students
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
608 students
| Measure | Barbee Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1033 of 1,069 | #445 of 446 |
| National rank | #49351 of 50,301 | #16804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 289 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 60.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.4 vs 6.0).
- •Barbee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 86.2%).
- •Barbee Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 60.8).
- •Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 289.
- •Barbee Elementary is a public school while Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy 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 Barbee Elementary better than Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barbee Elementary ranks higher (10.4 vs 6.0 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 Barbee Elementary and Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbee Elementary: 289. Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbee Elementary and Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Barbee Elementary is 1033rd of 1,069 and Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy is 445th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).