East High vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | East High Madison, Wisconsin | Hawthorne Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 446 | #876 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12837 of 16,910 | #35910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,643 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 32.2).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •East High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.5).
- •East High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 360.
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 Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (34.0 vs 32.2 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 Hawthorne Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 1,643. Hawthorne Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
East High is 359th of 446 and Hawthorne Elementary is 876th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).