Decorah Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decorah Elementary
West Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
West High
West Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,085 students
| Measure | Decorah Elementary West Bend, Wisconsin | West High West Bend, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,069 | #164 of 446 |
| National rank | #16029 of 50,301 | #8581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 1,085 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 1,085 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | West Bend | West Bend |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 49.3).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 34.7%).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.1).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 349.
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 Decorah Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 49.3 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 Decorah Elementary and West High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Bend and West Bend in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah Elementary: 349. West High: 1,085. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Decorah Elementary is 371st of 1,069 and West High is 164th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).