Colby Middle vs Southern Door Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Middle
Colby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
Southern Door Middle
Brussels · Public middle · Grades 6–8
205 students
| Measure | Colby Middle Colby, Wisconsin | Southern Door Middle Brussels, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 359 | #170 of 359 |
| National rank | #11786 of 15,369 | #6239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 204 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Colby | Brussels |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Door Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 30.7).
- •Southern Door Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Southern Door Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Southern Door Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Southern Door Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Southern Door Middle is the larger school with 205 students compared with 204.
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 Middle better than Southern Door Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Door Middle ranks higher (56.5 vs 30.7 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 Colby Middle and Southern Door Middle?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Colby and Brussels in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Middle: 204. Southern Door Middle: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Middle and Southern Door Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Colby Middle is 329th of 359 and Southern Door Middle is 170th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).