Fort Atkinson High vs Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Atkinson High
Fort Atkinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students
Jefferson Middle
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
| Measure | Fort Atkinson High Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin | Jefferson Middle Jefferson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 446 | #201 of 359 |
| National rank | #10277 of 16,910 | #7308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 816 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Fort Atkinson | Jefferson |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 42.7).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Fort Atkinson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 41.3%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Fort Atkinson High is the larger school with 816 students compared with 349.
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 Fort Atkinson High better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle ranks higher (51.5 vs 42.7 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 Fort Atkinson High and Jefferson Middle?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Atkinson and Jefferson in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Atkinson High: 816. Jefferson Middle: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Atkinson High and Jefferson Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Fort Atkinson High is 242nd of 446 and Jefferson Middle is 201st of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).