Badger High vs Central - Denison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger High
Lake Geneva · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
Central - Denison Elementary
Lake Geneva · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
522 students
| Measure | Badger High Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | Central - Denison Elementary Lake Geneva, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 446 | #241 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8786 of 16,910 | #11516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,240 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| city | Lake Geneva | Lake Geneva |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central - Denison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 48.4).
- •Central - Denison Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Central - Denison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Badger High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 39.8%).
- •Central - Denison Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Badger High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 522.
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 Badger High better than Central - Denison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central - Denison Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 48.4 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 Badger High and Central - Denison Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Geneva and Lake Geneva in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger High: 1,240. Central - Denison Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger High and Central - Denison Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Badger High is 170th of 446 and Central - Denison Elementary is 241st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).