Merrill High vs Prairie River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill High
Merrill · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
Prairie River Middle
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 5–8
507 students
| Measure | Merrill High Merrill, Wisconsin | Prairie River Middle Merrill, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 446 | #314 of 359 |
| National rank | #11351 of 16,910 | #11013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 756 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| city | Merrill | Merrill |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 34.3).
- •Prairie River Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Merrill High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Merrill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 47.3%).
- •Prairie River Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Merrill High is the larger school with 756 students compared with 507.
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 Merrill High better than Prairie River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill High ranks higher (38.4 vs 34.3 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 Merrill High and Prairie River Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Merrill and Merrill in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill High: 756. Prairie River Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill High and Prairie River Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Merrill High is 294th of 446 and Prairie River Middle is 314th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).