Medford High vs Rice Lake High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medford High
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
Rice Lake High
Rice Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students
| Measure | Medford High Medford, Wisconsin | Rice Lake High Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 446 | #126 of 446 |
| National rank | #9433 of 16,910 | #7854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Medford | Rice Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Lake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 46.1).
- •Rice Lake High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Rice Lake High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Rice Lake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 34%).
- •Medford High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.7).
- •Rice Lake High is the larger school with 674 students compared with 667.
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 Medford High better than Rice Lake High?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Lake High ranks higher (52.0 vs 46.1 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 Medford High and Rice Lake High?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Medford and Rice Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford High: 667. Rice Lake High: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford High and Rice Lake High rank in Wisconsin?
Medford High is 198th of 446 and Rice Lake High is 126th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).