Bangor Middle/High vs West Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Middle/High
Bangor · Public high · Grades 6–12
352 students
West Salem Elementary
West Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
677 students
| Measure | Bangor Middle/High Bangor, Wisconsin | West Salem Elementary West Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 446 | #190 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #5837 of 16,910 | #9687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 352 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Bangor | West Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Salem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 59.8).
- •West Salem Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •West Salem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •West Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 31.5%).
- •Bangor Middle/High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •West Salem Elementary is the larger school with 677 students compared with 352.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bangor Middle/High better than West Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Salem Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 59.8 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 Bangor Middle/High and West Salem Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bangor and West Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Middle/High: 352. West Salem Elementary: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Middle/High and West Salem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bangor Middle/High is 62nd of 446 and West Salem Elementary is 190th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).