Kaukauna High vs New Directions Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaukauna High
Kaukauna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,210 students
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
| Measure | Kaukauna High Kaukauna, Wisconsin | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 446 | #109 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8947 of 16,910 | #7007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,210 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Kaukauna | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 47.9).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 21.7%).
- •Kaukauna High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.9).
- •Kaukauna High is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 270.
- •Kaukauna High is a public school while New Directions Learning Community is a charter 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 Kaukauna High better than New Directions Learning Community?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 47.9 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 Kaukauna High and New Directions Learning Community?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kaukauna and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaukauna High: 1,210. New Directions Learning Community: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaukauna High and New Directions Learning Community rank in Wisconsin?
Kaukauna High is 178th of 446 and New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).