Les Paul Middle vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Les Paul Middle
Waukesha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students
| Measure | Les Paul Middle Waukesha, Wisconsin | South High Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 359 | #358 of 446 |
| National rank | #7017 of 15,369 | #12802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 547 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Les Paul Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 32.4).
- •Les Paul Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Les Paul Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Les Paul Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 55.2%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •South High is the larger school with 833 students compared with 547.
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 Les Paul Middle better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Les Paul Middle ranks higher (52.9 vs 32.4 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 Les Paul Middle and South High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Les Paul Middle: 547. South High: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Les Paul Middle and South High rank in Wisconsin?
Les Paul Middle is 187th of 359 and South High is 358th of 446 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).