East High vs Sherman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Sherman Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
| Measure | East High Madison, Wisconsin | Sherman Middle Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 446 | #325 of 359 |
| National rank | #12837 of 16,910 | #11702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,643 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 31.2).
- •East High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •East High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 60%).
- •Sherman Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 400.
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 East High better than Sherman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East High ranks higher (32.2 vs 31.2 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 East High and Sherman Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,643. Sherman Middle: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Sherman Middle rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 359th of 446 and Sherman Middle is 325th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).