Bethune Academy vs Pathways High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
Pathways High
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Pathways High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,069 | #312 of 446 |
| National rank | #50118 of 50,301 | #11721 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 24.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathways High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 6.1).
- •Pathways High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 6%).
- •Pathways High does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 8%).
- •Pathways High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Pathways High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Bethune Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 149.
- •Bethune Academy is a public school while Pathways High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bethune Academy better than Pathways High?
On the Success Index (US), Pathways High ranks higher (37.0 vs 6.1 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 Bethune Academy and Pathways High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 574. Pathways High: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Pathways High rank in Wisconsin?
Bethune Academy is 1068th of 1,069 and Pathways High is 312th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).