2025 Compare Cities Education:
Madison, WI vs Holmen, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Holmen spends 9.8% less per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.3% lower in Holmen than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Holmen had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison
 Madison, WIHolmen, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,911$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,473  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,071$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3364573
 Students per Counselor415  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

   |    Reply

Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

   |    Reply

Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Madison

Reviews for Holmen    2 Reviews

I lived in Holmen for one year, and couldn't leave fast enough. I don't think the crime rate is nearly as low as it says it is. I think the police just don't arrest  More

   |    Reply

Holmen is great for families. There is good education and very low crime. Small family atmosphere. It's not for those who do not like winters. For those who do the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Holmen


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.