Grafton High vs Thorson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton High
Grafton · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students
Thorson Elementary
Cedarburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Grafton High Grafton, Wisconsin | Thorson Elementary Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 446 | #116 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3524 of 16,910 | #7228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Grafton | Cedarburg |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 69.1).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 15.3%).
- •Grafton High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Grafton High is the larger school with 727 students compared with 529.
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 Grafton High better than Thorson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thorson Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 69.1 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 Grafton High and Thorson Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Cedarburg in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton High: 727. Thorson Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton High and Thorson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Grafton High is 20th of 446 and Thorson Elementary is 116th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).