Highlands Elementary vs Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 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
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,069 | #882 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35332 of 50,301 | #36466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 33.2).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 65.6%).
- •Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.2).
- •Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 314.
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 Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 33.2 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 Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 417. Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Highlands Elementary is 864th of 1,069 and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School is 882nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).