Hawthorne Elementary vs Pewaukee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Pewaukee High
Pewaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
889 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Pewaukee High Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #361 of 1,069 | #14 of 446 |
| National rank | #15789 of 50,301 | #2973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Waukesha | Pewaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pewaukee High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 63.5).
- •Pewaukee High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 64.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.1).
- •Pewaukee High is the larger school with 889 students compared with 321.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Pewaukee High?
On the Success Index (US), Pewaukee High ranks higher (71.3 vs 63.5 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Pewaukee High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Pewaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 321. Pewaukee High: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Pewaukee High rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary is 361st of 1,069 and Pewaukee High is 14th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).