Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School vs Vel Phillips Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,004 students
| Measure | Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School Madison, Wisconsin | Vel Phillips Memorial High School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 359 | #127 of 446 |
| National rank | #9268 of 15,369 | #7861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 2,004 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 2,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 42.5).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 53.2%).
- •Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School is the larger school with 2,004 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 Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School better than Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vel Phillips Memorial High School ranks higher (52.0 vs 42.5 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 Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School and Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School: 462. Vel Phillips Memorial High School: 2,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School and Vel Phillips Memorial High School rank in Wisconsin?
Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School is 270th of 359 and Vel Phillips Memorial High School is 127th of 446 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).