Franklin Elementary vs West High
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.
Franklin Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
181 students
West High
Wausau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | West High Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,069 | #307 of 446 |
| National rank | #37034 of 50,301 | #11632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 181 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 32.3).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 69.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.3).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 181.
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 Franklin Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), West High ranks higher (37.4 vs 32.3 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 Franklin Elementary and West High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 181. West High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 889th of 1,069 and West High is 307th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).