Nathan Hale High vs Orchard Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Hale High
West Allis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
Orchard Lane Elementary
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
453 students
| Measure | Nathan Hale High West Allis, Wisconsin | Orchard Lane Elementary New Berlin, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 446 | #163 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #14349 of 16,910 | #8795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,134 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 68% |
| city | West Allis | New Berlin |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 25.2).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 15%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 57.1%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Nathan Hale High is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 453.
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 Nathan Hale High better than Orchard Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Lane Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 25.2 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 Nathan Hale High and Orchard Lane Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Allis and New Berlin in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Hale High: 1,134. Orchard Lane Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Hale High and Orchard Lane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Nathan Hale High is 401st of 446 and Orchard Lane Elementary is 163rd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).