Shorewood Hills Elementary vs West 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.
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
West High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students
| Measure | Shorewood Hills Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | West High Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,069 | #45 of 446 |
| National rank | #1313 of 50,301 | #5028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 2,222 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 2,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 63.1).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 34.2%).
- •Shorewood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,222 students compared with 368.
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 Shorewood Hills Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Shorewood Hills Elementary ranks higher (88.0 vs 63.1 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 Shorewood Hills Elementary and West High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shorewood Hills Elementary: 368. West High: 2,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shorewood Hills Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Shorewood Hills Elementary is 14th of 1,069 and West High is 45th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).