Bangor Middle/High vs West Salem Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 7.6 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 Middle
West Salem · Public middle · Grades 5–8
534 students
| Measure | Bangor Middle/High Bangor, Wisconsin | West Salem Middle West Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 446 | #48 of 359 |
| National rank | #5837 of 16,910 | #2868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 352 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Bangor | West Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Salem Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 59.8).
- •West Salem Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •West Salem Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •West Salem Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 31.5%).
- •Bangor Middle/High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •West Salem Middle is the larger school with 534 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangor Middle/High better than West Salem Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Salem Middle 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 Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Bangor and West Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Middle/High: 352. West Salem Middle: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Middle/High and West Salem Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Bangor Middle/High is 62nd of 446 and West Salem Middle is 48th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).