Maine Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maine Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
West High
Wausau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Maine Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | West High Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,069 | #307 of 446 |
| National rank | #25897 of 50,301 | #11632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 37.4).
- •Maine Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Maine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Maine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 41.2%).
- •Maine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 229.
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 Maine Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Maine Elementary ranks higher (48.9 vs 37.4 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 Maine Elementary and West High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maine Elementary: 229. West High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maine Elementary and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Maine Elementary is 668th of 1,069 and West High is 307th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).