Central High vs Wilmot High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 8.5 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
Wilmot High
Wilmot · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students
| Measure | Central High Salem, Wisconsin | Wilmot High Wilmot, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 446 | #349 of 446 |
| National rank | #6748 of 16,910 | #12468 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Salem | Wilmot |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 33.9).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Wilmot High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 840.
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 Wilmot High?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (56.2 vs 33.9 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 Wilmot High?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Salem and Wilmot in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,309. Wilmot High: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Wilmot High rank in Wisconsin?
Central High is 91st of 446 and Wilmot High is 349th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).