Central High vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 778 m 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
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | Longfellow Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #237 of 359 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #8213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 969 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 34% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 38.7).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 46.9%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.1).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 631.
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 Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (47.4 vs 38.7 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 Longfellow Middle?
About 778 m in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. Longfellow Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Longfellow Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and Longfellow Middle is 237th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).