Laurel High vs Northern Waters Environmental School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel High
Viroqua · Charter high · Grades 9–12
43 students
Northern Waters Environmental School
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 6–12
43 students
| Measure | Laurel High Viroqua, Wisconsin | Northern Waters Environmental School Hayward, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 43 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 43.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| city | Viroqua | Hayward |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 45.6).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Laurel High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 49.5%).
- •Laurel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 44.2%).
- •Northern Waters Environmental School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 43.0).
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 Laurel High better than Northern Waters Environmental School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel High ranks higher (60.6 vs 45.6 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 Laurel High and Northern Waters Environmental School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Viroqua and Hayward in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High: 43. Northern Waters Environmental School: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High and Northern Waters Environmental School rank in Wisconsin?
Laurel High is unranked and Northern Waters Environmental School is unranked among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).