Hamilton High vs Whitman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,472 students
Whitman Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
339 students
| Measure | Hamilton High Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Whitman Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 446 | #933 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16294 of 16,910 | #41115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,472 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 29% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 13.4).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 0.5%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 4%).
- •Whitman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 78.6%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Hamilton High is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 339.
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 Hamilton High better than Whitman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary ranks higher (26.0 vs 13.4 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 Hamilton High and Whitman Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton High: 1,472. Whitman Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton High and Whitman Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton High is 433rd of 446 and Whitman Elementary is 933rd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).