Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School vs LaFollette High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 858 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
LaFollette High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students
| Measure | Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin | LaFollette High Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,069 | #383 of 446 |
| National rank | #33490 of 50,301 | #13704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 1,541 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 28.3).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •LaFollette High does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •LaFollette High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •LaFollette High is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 462.
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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School better than LaFollette High?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 28.3 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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and LaFollette High?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School: 462. LaFollette High: 1,541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and LaFollette High rank in Wisconsin?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is 828th of 1,069 and LaFollette High is 383rd of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).