Waunakee Heritage Elementary vs Waunakee Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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 Middle
Waunakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Waunakee Heritage Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee Middle Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #84 of 1,069 | #5 of 359 |
| National rank | #5582 of 50,301 | #562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 537 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waunakee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 79.0).
- •Waunakee Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Waunakee Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Waunakee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 15.6%).
- •Waunakee Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Waunakee Middle is the larger school with 667 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Waunakee Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 79.0 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 Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary: 537. Waunakee Middle: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waunakee Heritage Elementary and Waunakee Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee Heritage Elementary is 84th of 1,069 and Waunakee Middle is 5th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).