East High vs Horizons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students
Horizons Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | East High Appleton, Wisconsin | Horizons Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 446 | #732 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12192 of 16,910 | #28549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,238 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 35.0).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 55.7%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 264.
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 East High better than Horizons Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizons Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 35.0 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 East High and Horizons Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,238. Horizons Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Horizons Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 338th of 446 and Horizons Elementary is 732nd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).