Aitkin Secondary School vs Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aitkin Secondary School
Aitkin · Public high · Grades 7–12
509 students
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
Lake Crystal · Public high · Grades 6–12
506 students
| Measure | Aitkin Secondary School Aitkin, Minnesota | Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec Lake Crystal, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 433 | #206 of 433 |
| National rank | #4917 of 16,910 | #6111 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 509 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Aitkin | Lake Crystal |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aitkin Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 58.8).
- •Aitkin Secondary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 41.3%).
- •Aitkin Secondary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.9).
- •Aitkin Secondary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 506.
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 Aitkin Secondary School better than Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec?
On the Success Index (US), Aitkin Secondary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 58.8 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 Aitkin Secondary School and Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Aitkin and Lake Crystal in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aitkin Secondary School: 509. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aitkin Secondary School and Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec rank in Minnesota?
Aitkin Secondary School is 149th of 433 and Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is 206th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).