Central High vs Menomonie High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 132 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
Menomonie High
Menomonie · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Central High La Crosse, Wisconsin | Menomonie High Menomonie, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 446 | #214 of 446 |
| National rank | #11259 of 16,910 | #9689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 969 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| city | La Crosse | Menomonie |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menomonie High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 38.7).
- •Menomonie High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Menomonie High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Menomonie High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 39.1%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Central High is the larger school with 969 students compared with 966.
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 Menomonie High?
On the Success Index (US), Menomonie High ranks higher (45.0 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 Menomonie High?
About 132 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and Menomonie in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 969. Menomonie High: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Menomonie High rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 289th of 446 and Menomonie High is 214th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).