East High vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | East High Appleton, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 446 | #769 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12192 of 16,910 | #30430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,238 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 35.0).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •East High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 49.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 380.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (42.3 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,238. McKinley Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 338th of 446 and McKinley Elementary is 769th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).