Craig High vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig High
Janesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
Wilson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Craig High Janesville, Wisconsin | Wilson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 446 | #948 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10386 of 16,910 | #42399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,400 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Craig High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 23.9).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Craig High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Craig High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 92.2%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.6).
- •Craig High is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 256.
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 Craig High better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Craig High ranks higher (42.3 vs 23.9 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 Craig High and Wilson Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig High: 1,400. Wilson Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig High and Wilson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Craig High is 246th of 446 and Wilson Elementary is 948th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).