Career and College Academy vs Elkhorn Area Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career and College Academy
Elkhorn · Charter high · Grades 6–12
246 students
Elkhorn Area Middle
Elkhorn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Career and College Academy Elkhorn, Wisconsin | Elkhorn Area Middle Elkhorn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 446 | #191 of 359 |
| National rank | #15250 of 16,910 | #7056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 246 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 43% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Area Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 20.0).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 5%).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 27.3).
- •Elkhorn Area Middle is the larger school with 659 students compared with 246.
- •Career and College Academy is a charter school while Elkhorn Area Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Career and College Academy better than Elkhorn Area Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Area Middle ranks higher (52.7 vs 20.0 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 Career and College Academy and Elkhorn Area Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career and College Academy: 246. Elkhorn Area Middle: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career and College Academy and Elkhorn Area Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Career and College Academy is 420th of 446 and Elkhorn Area Middle is 191st of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).