Merrill High vs Rhinelander High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 55 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
Rhinelander High
Rhinelander · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Merrill High Merrill, Wisconsin | Rhinelander High Rhinelander, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 446 | #313 of 446 |
| National rank | #11351 of 16,910 | #11723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 756 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Merrill | Rhinelander |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 37.0).
- •Merrill High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Rhinelander High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Rhinelander High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 36.4%).
- •Rhinelander High does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Rhinelander High is the larger school with 757 students compared with 756.
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 Rhinelander High?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill High ranks higher (38.4 vs 37.0 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 Rhinelander High?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Merrill and Rhinelander in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill High: 756. Rhinelander High: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill High and Rhinelander High rank in Wisconsin?
Merrill High is 294th of 446 and Rhinelander High is 313th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).