Ashland High vs Washburn High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland High
Ashland · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
Washburn High
Washburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
182 students
| Measure | Ashland High Ashland, Wisconsin | Washburn High Washburn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 446 | #330 of 446 |
| National rank | #12718 of 16,910 | #11980 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Ashland | Washburn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washburn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 32.7).
- •Ashland High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Ashland High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Washburn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 54.2%).
- •Washburn High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Ashland High is the larger school with 589 students compared with 182.
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 Ashland High better than Washburn High?
On the Success Index (US), Washburn High ranks higher (36.0 vs 32.7 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 Ashland High and Washburn High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Washburn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland High: 589. Washburn High: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland High and Washburn High rank in Wisconsin?
Ashland High is 354th of 446 and Washburn High is 330th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).