Central High vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,309 students
Riverview Elementary
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
| Measure | Central High Salem, Wisconsin | Riverview Elementary Silver Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 446 | #234 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6748 of 16,910 | #11339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,309 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Salem | Silver Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 56.2).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 32.7%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.7).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 449.
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 Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.2 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 Central High and Riverview Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Salem and Silver Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,309. Riverview Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Riverview Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 91st of 446 and Riverview Elementary is 234th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).