East High vs Johnston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 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
Johnston Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | East High Appleton, Wisconsin | Johnston Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 446 | #874 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12192 of 16,910 | #35714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,238 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.0 vs 34.3).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •East High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 286.
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 Johnston 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 East High and Johnston Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,238. Johnston Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Johnston Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 338th of 446 and Johnston Elementary is 874th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).