South High vs Stoughton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South High
Waukesha · Public high · Grades 9–12
833 students
Stoughton High
Stoughton · Public high · Grades 9–12
834 students
| Measure | South High Waukesha, Wisconsin | Stoughton High Stoughton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 446 | #139 of 446 |
| National rank | #12802 of 16,910 | #8117 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 833 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Waukesha | Stoughton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stoughton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 32.4).
- •Stoughton High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Stoughton High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Stoughton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 55.2%).
- •Stoughton High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Stoughton High is the larger school with 834 students compared with 833.
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 South High better than Stoughton High?
On the Success Index (US), Stoughton High ranks higher (51.1 vs 32.4 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 South High and Stoughton High?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Stoughton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South High: 833. Stoughton High: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South High and Stoughton High rank in Wisconsin?
South High is 358th of 446 and Stoughton High is 139th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).