Cochrane-Fountain City High vs Markesan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cochrane-Fountain City High
Fountain City · Public high · Grades 7–12
244 students
Markesan High
Markesan · Public high · Grades 9–12
244 students
| Measure | Cochrane-Fountain City High Fountain City, Wisconsin | Markesan High Markesan, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 446 | #150 of 446 |
| National rank | #9353 of 16,910 | #8335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Fountain City | Markesan |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Markesan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 46.3).
- •Markesan High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Markesan High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Cochrane-Fountain City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 34.4%).
- •Cochrane-Fountain City High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
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 Cochrane-Fountain City High better than Markesan High?
On the Success Index (US), Markesan High ranks higher (50.2 vs 46.3 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 Cochrane-Fountain City High and Markesan High?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Fountain City and Markesan in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cochrane-Fountain City High: 244. Markesan High: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cochrane-Fountain City High and Markesan High rank in Wisconsin?
Cochrane-Fountain City High is 190th of 446 and Markesan High is 150th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).