Fox River Academy vs Valley New School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox River Academy
Appleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students
Valley New School
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 7–12
68 students
| Measure | Fox River Academy Appleton, Wisconsin | Valley New School Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,069 | #159 of 446 |
| National rank | #9437 of 50,301 | #8551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 150 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 49.4).
- •Fox River Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49.5%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 32.4%).
- •Valley New School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.8).
- •Fox River Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 68.
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 Fox River Academy better than Valley New School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox River Academy ranks higher (72.7 vs 49.4 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 Fox River Academy and Valley New School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox River Academy: 150. Valley New School: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox River Academy and Valley New School rank in Wisconsin?
Fox River Academy is 183rd of 1,069 and Valley New School is 159th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).