Rib Mountain Elementary vs South Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rib Mountain Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
194 students
South Mountain Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Rib Mountain Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | South Mountain Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 1,069 | #137 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16600 of 50,301 | #7985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 194 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 62.3).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 25.8%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •South Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 194.
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 Rib Mountain Elementary better than South Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Mountain Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 62.3 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 Rib Mountain Elementary and South Mountain Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rib Mountain Elementary: 194. South Mountain Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rib Mountain Elementary and South Mountain Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Rib Mountain Elementary is 396th of 1,069 and South Mountain Elementary is 137th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).