Colby High vs Hurley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby High
Colby · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Hurley High
Hurley · Public high · Grades 6–12
309 students
| Measure | Colby High Colby, Wisconsin | Hurley High Hurley, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 446 | #183 of 446 |
| National rank | #14215 of 16,910 | #9064 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 306 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Colby | Hurley |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hurley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 25.8).
- •Hurley High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Hurley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 51.6%).
- •Hurley High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Hurley High is the larger school with 309 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 High better than Hurley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hurley High ranks higher (47.5 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 High and Hurley High?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Colby and Hurley in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby High: 306. Hurley High: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby High and Hurley High rank in Wisconsin?
Colby High is 400th of 446 and Hurley High is 183rd of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).