John Long Middle vs Thorson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Long Middle
Grafton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
Thorson Elementary
Cedarburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | John Long Middle Grafton, Wisconsin | Thorson Elementary Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 359 | #116 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3003 of 15,369 | #7228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| city | Grafton | Cedarburg |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 71.6).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 14.4%).
- •John Long Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.0).
- •Thorson Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 452.
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 John Long Middle better than Thorson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thorson Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 71.6 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 John Long Middle and Thorson Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Cedarburg in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Long Middle: 452. Thorson Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Long Middle and Thorson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
John Long Middle is 54th of 359 and Thorson Elementary is 116th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).