Highlands Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
West High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | West High Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,069 | #357 of 446 |
| National rank | #35332 of 50,301 | #12775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 19% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 32.5).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 60.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.7).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 417.
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 West High?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.5 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 Highlands Elementary and West High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary: 417. West High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Highlands Elementary is 864th of 1,069 and West High is 357th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).