Barron High vs Hurley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron High
Barron · Public high · Grades 9–12
310 students
Hurley High
Hurley · Public high · Grades 6–12
309 students
| Measure | Barron High Barron, Wisconsin | Hurley High Hurley, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 446 | #183 of 446 |
| National rank | #13282 of 16,910 | #9064 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 310 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Barron | Hurley |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 30.2).
- •Hurley High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Hurley High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Hurley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 46.5%).
- •Barron High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Barron High is the larger school with 310 students compared with 309.
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 Barron High better than Hurley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hurley High ranks higher (47.5 vs 30.2 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 Barron High and Hurley High?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Barron and Hurley in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron High: 310. Hurley High: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron High and Hurley High rank in Wisconsin?
Barron High is 373rd of 446 and Hurley High is 183rd of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).