Colfax High vs Elk Mound High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students
Elk Mound High
Elk Mound · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Colfax High Colfax, Wisconsin | Elk Mound High Elk Mound, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 446 | #81 of 446 |
| National rank | #8688 of 16,910 | #6291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Colfax | Elk Mound |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Mound High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 48.8).
- •Elk Mound High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Elk Mound High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Elk Mound High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 31.1%).
- •Colfax High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Elk Mound High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 318.
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 Colfax High better than Elk Mound High?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Mound High ranks higher (58.0 vs 48.8 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 Colfax High and Elk Mound High?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Elk Mound in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax High: 318. Elk Mound High: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax High and Elk Mound High rank in Wisconsin?
Colfax High is 167th of 446 and Elk Mound High is 81st of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).