Homestead High vs Lake Shore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead High
Mequon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,204 students
Lake Shore Middle
Mequon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Homestead High Mequon, Wisconsin | Lake Shore Middle Mequon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 446 | #7 of 359 |
| National rank | #2712 of 16,910 | #581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,204 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Mequon | Mequon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 72.4).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 12%).
- •Lake Shore Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.7).
- •Homestead High is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 335.
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 Homestead High better than Lake Shore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore Middle ranks higher (86.6 vs 72.4 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 Homestead High and Lake Shore Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mequon and Mequon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead High: 1,204. Lake Shore Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead High and Lake Shore Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Homestead High is 13th of 446 and Lake Shore Middle is 7th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).