Appleton Community 4K vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Community 4K
Appleton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
672 students
Highlands Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Appleton Community 4K Appleton, Wisconsin | Highlands Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #864 of 1,069 |
| National rank | – | #35332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Community 4K does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 60.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 19.2).
- •Appleton Community 4K is the larger school with 672 students compared with 417.
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 Appleton Community 4K better than Highlands Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appleton Community 4K and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Community 4K: 672. Highlands Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Community 4K and Highlands Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Community 4K is unranked and Highlands Elementary is 864th of 1,069 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).