Colby High vs Southern Door High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 221 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
Southern Door High
Brussels · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students
| Measure | Colby High Colby, Wisconsin | Southern Door High Brussels, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 446 | #176 of 446 |
| National rank | #14215 of 16,910 | #8925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Colby | Brussels |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Door High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 25.8).
- •Southern Door High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Southern Door High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Southern Door High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 51.6%).
- •Southern Door High does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Colby High is the larger school with 306 students compared with 304.
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 Southern Door High?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Door High ranks higher (48.0 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 Southern Door High?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Colby and Brussels in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby High: 306. Southern Door High: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby High and Southern Door High rank in Wisconsin?
Colby High is 400th of 446 and Southern Door High is 176th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).