Longfellow Elementary vs South Division High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
South Division High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
923 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | South Division High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,069 | #429 of 446 |
| National rank | #49729 of 50,301 | #16252 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 773 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Division High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 8.9).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •South Division High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 89.7%).
- •South Division High does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.3).
- •South Division High is the larger school with 923 students compared with 773.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than South Division High?
On the Success Index (US), South Division High ranks higher (13.8 vs 8.9 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 Longfellow Elementary and South Division High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 773. South Division High: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and South Division High rank in Wisconsin?
Longfellow Elementary is 1049th of 1,069 and South Division High is 429th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).