Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus vs James Madison Academic Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
526 students
James Madison Academic Campus
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
468 students
| Measure | Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin | James Madison Academic Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 446 | #435 of 446 |
| National rank | #16788 of 16,910 | #16437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 35.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Academic Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 6.5).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •James Madison Academic Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 98.5%).
- •James Madison Academic Campus does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 35.1).
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is the larger school with 526 students compared with 468.
- •Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is a charter school while James Madison Academic Campus is a public 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 Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus better than James Madison Academic Campus?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Academic Campus ranks higher (12.0 vs 6.5 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 Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus and James Madison Academic Campus?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus: 526. James Madison Academic Campus: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus and James Madison Academic Campus rank in Wisconsin?
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus is 444th of 446 and James Madison Academic Campus is 435th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).