Central High vs Hamilton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
La Crosse · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
Hamilton Elementary School
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | Hamilton Elementary School La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #936 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #41385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 969 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24.5% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 25.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 20%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 80.1%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.1).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 151.
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 Central High better than Hamilton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (38.7 vs 25.5 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 Central High and Hamilton Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. Hamilton Elementary School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Hamilton Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and Hamilton Elementary School is 936th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).