Houdini Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houdini Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
West High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Houdini Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | West High Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,069 | #357 of 446 |
| National rank | #21163 of 50,301 | #12775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houdini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 32.5).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 50.1%).
- •West High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 501.
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 Houdini Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Houdini Elementary ranks higher (55.7 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 Houdini Elementary and West High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houdini Elementary: 501. West High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houdini Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Houdini Elementary is 532nd of 1,069 and West High is 357th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).