Chilton High vs Columbus High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton High
Chilton · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students
Columbus High
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Chilton High Chilton, Wisconsin | Columbus High Columbus, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 446 | #179 of 446 |
| National rank | #10021 of 16,910 | #8969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Chilton | Columbus |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 43.7).
- •Chilton High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Columbus High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Columbus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 30.3%).
- •Columbus High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Columbus High is the larger school with 383 students compared with 380.
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 Chilton High better than Columbus High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High ranks higher (47.8 vs 43.7 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 Chilton High and Columbus High?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Chilton and Columbus in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chilton High: 380. Columbus High: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chilton High and Columbus High rank in Wisconsin?
Chilton High is 227th of 446 and Columbus High is 179th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).