Colby Elementary vs Colby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 214 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Elementary
Colby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Colby High
Colby · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | Colby Elementary Colby, Wisconsin | Colby High Colby, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #706 of 1,069 | #400 of 446 |
| National rank | #27371 of 50,301 | #14215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Colby | Colby |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 25.8).
- •Colby Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Colby High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Colby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 55.9%).
- •Colby Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Colby Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 306.
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 Colby Elementary better than Colby High?
On the Success Index (US), Colby Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 25.8 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 Colby Elementary and Colby High?
About 214 m in a straight line, between Colby and Colby in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Elementary: 354. Colby High: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Elementary and Colby High rank in Wisconsin?
Colby Elementary is 706th of 1,069 and Colby High is 400th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).