Neenah High vs Vel Phillips Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neenah High
Neenah · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,013 students
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,004 students
| Measure | Neenah High Neenah, Wisconsin | Vel Phillips Memorial High School Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 446 | #127 of 446 |
| National rank | #8678 of 16,910 | #7861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,013 | 2,004 |
| Enrollment | 2,013 | 2,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Neenah | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 48.9).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Neenah High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 42.4%).
- •Vel Phillips Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •Neenah High is the larger school with 2,013 students compared with 2,004.
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 Neenah High better than Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vel Phillips Memorial High School ranks higher (52.0 vs 48.9 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 Neenah High and Vel Phillips Memorial High School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Neenah and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neenah High: 2,013. Vel Phillips Memorial High School: 2,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neenah High and Vel Phillips Memorial High School rank in Wisconsin?
Neenah High is 166th of 446 and Vel Phillips Memorial High School is 127th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).