Jefferson Middle vs Lake Mills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
349 students
Lake Mills Middle
Lake Mills · Public middle · Grades 5–8
413 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Jefferson, Wisconsin | Lake Mills Middle Lake Mills, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 359 | #119 of 359 |
| National rank | #7308 of 15,369 | #4904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 349 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Jefferson | Lake Mills |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 51.5).
- •Lake Mills Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Lake Mills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 41.3%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Lake Mills Middle is the larger school with 413 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 Jefferson Middle better than Lake Mills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills Middle ranks higher (62.6 vs 51.5 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 Jefferson Middle and Lake Mills Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Lake Mills in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 349. Lake Mills Middle: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Lake Mills Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Middle is 201st of 359 and Lake Mills Middle is 119th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).