Hawthorn Hills Elementary vs Horace Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Horace Mann Middle
Wausau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Hills Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | Horace Mann Middle Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,069 | #181 of 359 |
| National rank | #42941 of 50,301 | #6782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 23.0).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Horace Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 70.9%).
- •Hawthorn Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Horace Mann Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 227.
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 Hawthorn Hills Elementary better than Horace Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Middle ranks higher (54.0 vs 23.0 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 Hawthorn Hills Elementary and Horace Mann Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary: 227. Horace Mann Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Hills Elementary and Horace Mann Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary is 955th of 1,069 and Horace Mann Middle is 181st of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).