Albany Area High School vs St. James Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Area High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
584 students
St. James Middle/High School
Saint James · Public high · Grades 6–12
566 students
| Measure | Albany Area High School Albany, Minnesota | St. James Middle/High School Saint James, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 433 | #331 of 433 |
| National rank | #2065 of 16,910 | #9535 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 584 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Albany | Saint James |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albany Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 45.7).
- •Albany Area High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Albany Area High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Albany Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 53.5%).
- •St. James Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Albany Area High School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 566.
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 Albany Area High School better than St. James Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Albany Area High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 45.7 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 Albany Area High School and St. James Middle/High School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Albany and Saint James in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albany Area High School: 584. St. James Middle/High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albany Area High School and St. James Middle/High School rank in Minnesota?
Albany Area High School is 22nd of 433 and St. James Middle/High School is 331st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).