Fox River Academy vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 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
Wilson Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Fox River Academy Appleton, Wisconsin | Wilson Middle Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,069 | #338 of 359 |
| National rank | #9437 of 50,301 | #12401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 150 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 27.5).
- •Fox River Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 18%).
- •Fox River Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 57.8%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •Wilson Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 150.
- •Fox River Academy is a charter school while Wilson Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fox River Academy ranks higher (72.7 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 Fox River Academy and Wilson Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox River Academy: 150. Wilson Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox River Academy and Wilson Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Fox River Academy is 183rd of 1,069 and Wilson Middle is 338th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).