Odyssey-Magellan vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Odyssey-Magellan
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 2–8
214 students
West High
Appleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Odyssey-Magellan Appleton, Wisconsin | West High Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 359 | #357 of 446 |
| National rank | #527 of 15,369 | #12775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 19% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey-Magellan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 32.5).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 19%).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 50.1%).
- •West High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.5).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 214.
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 Odyssey-Magellan better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey-Magellan ranks higher (87.3 vs 32.5 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 Odyssey-Magellan and West High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Odyssey-Magellan: 214. West High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Odyssey-Magellan and West High rank in Wisconsin?
Odyssey-Magellan is 4th of 359 and West High is 357th of 446 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).