Altoona High vs Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona High
Altoona · Public high · Grades 9–12
551 students
Memorial High
Eau Claire · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
| Measure | Altoona High Altoona, Wisconsin | Memorial High Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 446 | #86 of 446 |
| National rank | #10930 of 16,910 | #6633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 551 | 1,558 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 1,558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Altoona | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 40.1).
- •Memorial High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Memorial High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Memorial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 29.2%).
- •Altoona High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •Memorial High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 551.
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 Altoona High better than Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial High ranks higher (56.7 vs 40.1 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 Altoona High and Memorial High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona High: 551. Memorial High: 1,558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona High and Memorial High rank in Wisconsin?
Altoona High is 274th of 446 and Memorial High is 86th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).