Colfax High vs Westby High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 165 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
Westby High
Westby · Public high · Grades 9–12
319 students
| Measure | Colfax High Colfax, Wisconsin | Westby High Westby, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 446 | #215 of 446 |
| National rank | #8688 of 16,910 | #9702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Colfax | Westby |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 45.0).
- •Colfax High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Westby High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Westby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Colfax High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Westby High is the larger school with 319 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 Westby High?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax High ranks higher (48.8 vs 45.0 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 Westby High?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Westby in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax High: 318. Westby High: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax High and Westby High rank in Wisconsin?
Colfax High is 167th of 446 and Westby High is 215th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).