Franklin Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
308 students
West High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | West High Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,069 | #45 of 446 |
| National rank | #7330 of 50,301 | #5028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 2,222 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 2,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 63.1).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 34.2%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,222 students compared with 308.
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 Franklin Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 63.1 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 Franklin Elementary and West High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 308. West High: 2,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 118th of 1,069 and West High is 45th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).