Jones Elementary vs South Milwaukee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
171 students
South Milwaukee High
South Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
920 students
| Measure | Jones Elementary Cudahy, Wisconsin | South Milwaukee High South Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 1,069 | #298 of 446 |
| National rank | #13968 of 50,301 | #11487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 28% |
| city | Cudahy | South Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 37.9).
- •Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 28%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 31%).
- •South Milwaukee High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 50.9%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •South Milwaukee High is the larger school with 920 students compared with 171.
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 Jones Elementary better than South Milwaukee High?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 37.9 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 Jones Elementary and South Milwaukee High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cudahy and South Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Elementary: 171. South Milwaukee High: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Elementary and South Milwaukee High rank in Wisconsin?
Jones Elementary is 310th of 1,069 and South Milwaukee High is 298th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).