Forest Home Elementary vs South Division High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 295 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Home Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
South Division High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
923 students
| Measure | Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | South Division High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,069 | #429 of 446 |
| National rank | #45655 of 50,301 | #16252 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Home Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 13.8).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •South Division High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 91.8%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •South Division High is the larger school with 923 students compared with 559.
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 Forest Home Elementary better than South Division High?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Home Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 13.8 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 Forest Home Elementary and South Division High?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Home Elementary: 559. South Division High: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Home Elementary and South Division High rank in Wisconsin?
Forest Home Elementary is 982nd of 1,069 and South Division High is 429th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).