Hamilton High vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,472 students
West High
Wausau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Hamilton High Milwaukee, Wisconsin | West High Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 446 | #307 of 446 |
| National rank | #16294 of 16,910 | #11632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,472 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 25% |
| city | Milwaukee | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 13.4).
- •West High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 0.5%).
- •West High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 4%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 78.6%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.3).
- •Hamilton High is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,470.
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 Hamilton High better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), West High ranks higher (37.4 vs 13.4 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 Hamilton High and West High?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton High: 1,472. West High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton High and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton High is 433rd of 446 and West High is 307th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).