Central Heights Middle vs Northside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Heights Middle
Sun Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Northside Elementary
Sun Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Central Heights Middle Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | Northside Elementary Sun Prairie, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 359 | #630 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #1966 of 15,369 | #24409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Sun Prairie | Sun Prairie |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 51.1).
- •Central Heights Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 40.5%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Central Heights Middle is the larger school with 560 students compared with 439.
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 Central Heights Middle better than Northside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Heights Middle ranks higher (77.1 vs 51.1 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 Central Heights Middle and Northside Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sun Prairie and Sun Prairie in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Heights Middle: 560. Northside Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Heights Middle and Northside Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central Heights Middle is 32nd of 359 and Northside Elementary is 630th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).