Highlands Elementary vs Poynette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Poynette Elementary
Poynette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Poynette Elementary Poynette, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,069 | #306 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35332 of 50,301 | #13854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 417 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| city | Appleton | Poynette |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poynette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 34.9).
- •Poynette Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Poynette Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Poynette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.0).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Poynette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poynette Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 34.9 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 Highlands Elementary and Poynette Elementary?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Poynette in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 417. Poynette Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Poynette Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Highlands Elementary is 864th of 1,069 and Poynette Elementary is 306th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).