Horizons Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizons Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
McKinley Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Horizons Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | McKinley Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #732 of 1,069 | #769 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #28549 of 50,301 | #30430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 42.3).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 55.7%).
- •Horizons Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 380 students compared with 264.
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 Horizons Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizons Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 42.3 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 Horizons Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizons Elementary: 264. McKinley Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizons Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Horizons Elementary is 732nd of 1,069 and McKinley Elementary is 769th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).