Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School vs McFarland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.3 km 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
McFarland High
McFarland · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students
| Measure | Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School Madison, Wisconsin | McFarland High McFarland, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,069 | #49 of 446 |
| National rank | #33490 of 50,301 | #5177 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Madison | McFarland |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McFarland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 37.7).
- •McFarland High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •McFarland High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •McFarland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •McFarland High is the larger school with 727 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 McFarland High?
On the Success Index (US), McFarland High ranks higher (62.4 vs 37.7 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 Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and McFarland High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and McFarland in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School: 462. McFarland High: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School and McFarland High rank in Wisconsin?
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School is 828th of 1,069 and McFarland High is 49th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).