Prairie Elementary vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | South High Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 1,069 | #358 of 446 |
| National rank | #15000 of 50,301 | #12802 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 32.4).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 55.2%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •South High is the larger school with 833 students compared with 348.
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 Prairie Elementary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (64.7 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 Prairie Elementary and South High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary: 348. South High: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary and South High rank in Wisconsin?
Prairie Elementary is 345th of 1,069 and South High is 358th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).