Horace Mann Middle vs James Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Middle
Sheboygan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
James Madison Elementary
Sheboygan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle Sheboygan, Wisconsin | James Madison Elementary Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 359 | #807 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8847 of 15,369 | #32244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Sheboygan | Sheboygan |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 39.5).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 74.6%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Horace Mann Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 327.
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 Horace Mann Middle better than James Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Middle ranks higher (44.4 vs 39.5 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 Horace Mann Middle and James Madison Elementary?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Sheboygan and Sheboygan in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle: 617. James Madison Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle and James Madison Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Horace Mann Middle is 249th of 359 and James Madison Elementary is 807th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).