Portage High vs West Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage High
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
600 students
West Salem High
West Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
| Measure | Portage High Portage, Wisconsin | West Salem High West Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 446 | #102 of 446 |
| National rank | #7141 of 16,910 | #7080 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 600 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Portage | West Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 54.9).
- •Portage High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •West Salem High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 30.5%).
- •Portage High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •West Salem High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 600.
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 Portage High better than West Salem High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Portage High and West Salem High?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Portage and West Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage High: 600. West Salem High: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage High and West Salem High rank in Wisconsin?
Portage High is 104th of 446 and West Salem High is 102nd of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).