Waunakee Heritage Elementary vs Waunakee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
Waunakee High
Waunakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
| Measure | Waunakee Heritage Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee High Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 1,069 | #9 of 446 |
| National rank | #5582 of 50,301 | #2285 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 537 | 1,335 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waunakee Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 74.3).
- •Waunakee Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Waunakee High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Waunakee High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 15.6%).
- •Waunakee Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Waunakee High is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 537.
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 Waunakee Heritage Elementary better than Waunakee High?
On the Success Index (US), Waunakee Heritage Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 74.3 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 Waunakee Heritage Elementary and Waunakee High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary: 537. Waunakee High: 1,335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waunakee Heritage Elementary and Waunakee High rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary is 84th of 1,069 and Waunakee High is 9th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).