Alexandria Area High School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,315 students
Discovery Middle School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Alexandria Area High School Alexandria, Minnesota | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 433 | #44 of 266 |
| National rank | #4277 of 16,910 | #1969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,315 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 66.0).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Alexandria Area High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Alexandria Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 28.1%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •Alexandria Area High School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 898.
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 Alexandria Area High School better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 66.0 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 Alexandria Area High School and Discovery Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria Area High School: 1,315. Discovery Middle School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria Area High School and Discovery Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Alexandria Area High School is 114th of 433 and Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).