Badger High vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 70 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
Riverside High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
| Measure | Badger High Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | Riverside High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 446 | #437 of 446 |
| National rank | #8786 of 16,910 | #16498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,240 | 1,240 |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | 1,240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 3% |
| city | Lake Geneva | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Badger High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 11.4).
- •Badger High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 3%).
- •Badger High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 9%).
- •Badger High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 76.8%).
- •Badger High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
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 Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Badger High ranks higher (48.4 vs 11.4 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 Riverside High?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Lake Geneva and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger High: 1,240. Riverside High: 1,240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger High and Riverside High rank in Wisconsin?
Badger High is 170th of 446 and Riverside High is 437th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).