Waunakee High vs Waunakee Prairie Elementary
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.
Waunakee High
Waunakee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,335 students
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Waunakee High Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee Prairie Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 446 | #37 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #2285 of 16,910 | #3156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,335 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 75% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 74.3).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 9.1%).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.0).
- •Waunakee High is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 531.
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 High better than Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waunakee Prairie Elementary ranks higher (83.5 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 High and Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waunakee High: 1,335. Waunakee Prairie Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waunakee High and Waunakee Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Waunakee High is 9th of 446 and Waunakee Prairie Elementary is 37th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).