Olson Elementary vs Vel Phillips Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olson Elementary
Verona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,004 students
| Measure | Olson Elementary Verona, Wisconsin | Vel Phillips Memorial High School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,069 | #127 of 446 |
| National rank | #15739 of 50,301 | #7861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 2,004 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 2,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Verona | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.0).
- •Olson Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 42.4%).
- •Olson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School is the larger school with 2,004 students compared with 462.
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 Olson Elementary better than Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.0 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 Olson Elementary and Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Verona and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Elementary: 462. Vel Phillips Memorial High School: 2,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Elementary and Vel Phillips Memorial High School rank in Wisconsin?
Olson Elementary is 360th of 1,069 and Vel Phillips Memorial High School is 127th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).