Amherst High vs Iola-Scandinavia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst High
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Iola-Scandinavia High
Iola · Public high · Grades 7–12
284 students
| Measure | Amherst High Amherst, Wisconsin | Iola-Scandinavia High Iola, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 446 | #206 of 446 |
| National rank | #7436 of 16,910 | #9585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 349 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Amherst | Iola |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amherst High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 45.4).
- •Amherst High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Amherst High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Amherst High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 27.1%).
- •Amherst High does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Amherst High is the larger school with 349 students compared with 284.
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 Amherst High better than Iola-Scandinavia High?
On the Success Index (US), Amherst High ranks higher (53.5 vs 45.4 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 Amherst High and Iola-Scandinavia High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Iola in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst High: 349. Iola-Scandinavia High: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst High and Iola-Scandinavia High rank in Wisconsin?
Amherst High is 111th of 446 and Iola-Scandinavia High is 206th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).