Columbus High vs Wautoma High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
Wautoma High
Wautoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
388 students
| Measure | Columbus High Columbus, Wisconsin | Wautoma High Wautoma, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 446 | #391 of 446 |
| National rank | #8969 of 16,910 | #13874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Columbus | Wautoma |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 27.5).
- •Columbus High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Columbus High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Columbus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 54.4%).
- •Columbus High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Wautoma High is the larger school with 388 students compared with 383.
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 Columbus High better than Wautoma High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High ranks higher (47.8 vs 27.5 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 Columbus High and Wautoma High?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Wautoma in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High: 383. Wautoma High: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High and Wautoma High rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus High is 179th of 446 and Wautoma High is 391st of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).