Jefferson High vs Lake Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
Lake Mills High
Lake Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students
| Measure | Jefferson High Jefferson, Wisconsin | Lake Mills High Lake Mills, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 446 | #59 of 446 |
| National rank | #11691 of 16,910 | #5770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Jefferson | Lake Mills |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 37.1).
- •Lake Mills High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Lake Mills High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lake Mills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 447.
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 Jefferson High better than Lake Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills High ranks higher (60.1 vs 37.1 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 Jefferson High and Lake Mills High?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Lake Mills in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High: 603. Lake Mills High: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High and Lake Mills High rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson High is 310th of 446 and Lake Mills High is 59th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).