LaFollette High vs Monona Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LaFollette High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,541 students
Monona Grove High
Monona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
| Measure | LaFollette High Madison, Wisconsin | Monona Grove High Monona, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 446 | #30 of 446 |
| National rank | #13704 of 16,910 | #4581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,541 | 1,170 |
| Enrollment | 1,541 | 1,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Madison | Monona |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monona Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 28.3).
- •Monona Grove High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Monona Grove High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •Monona Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Monona Grove High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •LaFollette High is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 1,170.
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 LaFollette High better than Monona Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Monona Grove High ranks higher (64.8 vs 28.3 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 LaFollette High and Monona Grove High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Monona in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LaFollette High: 1,541. Monona Grove High: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LaFollette High and Monona Grove High rank in Wisconsin?
LaFollette High is 383rd of 446 and Monona Grove High is 30th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).