Cedarburg High vs Thorson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarburg High
Cedarburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
Thorson Elementary
Cedarburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Cedarburg High Cedarburg, Wisconsin | Thorson Elementary Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 446 | #116 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #2054 of 16,910 | #7228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,073 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Cedarburg | Cedarburg |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.4 vs 76.2).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Cedarburg High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 8.6%).
- •Cedarburg High is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 529.
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 Cedarburg High better than Thorson 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 Cedarburg High and Thorson Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cedarburg and Cedarburg in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarburg High: 1,073. Thorson Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarburg High and Thorson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cedarburg High is 5th of 446 and Thorson Elementary is 116th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).