Menomonee Falls High vs Shady Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menomonee Falls High
Menomonee Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
Shady Lane Elementary
Menomonee Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
461 students
| Measure | Menomonee Falls High Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin | Shady Lane Elementary Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 446 | #64 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #4044 of 16,910 | #4730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,261 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Menomonee Falls | Menomonee Falls |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 67.1).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 15.9%).
- •Shady Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Menomonee Falls High is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 461.
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 Menomonee Falls High better than Shady Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Lane Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 67.1 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 Menomonee Falls High and Shady Lane Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Menomonee Falls and Menomonee Falls in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menomonee Falls High: 1,261. Shady Lane Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menomonee Falls High and Shady Lane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Menomonee Falls High is 25th of 446 and Shady Lane Elementary is 64th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).