Apollo Senior High vs Discovery Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Senior High
Saint Cloud · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,264 students
Discovery Community Elementary
Waite Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Apollo Senior High Saint Cloud, Minnesota | Discovery Community Elementary Waite Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 433 | #877 of 923 |
| National rank | #13037 of 16,910 | #42115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,264 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Saint Cloud | Waite Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 24.3).
- •Apollo Senior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Apollo Senior High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Apollo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 78.8%).
- •Discovery Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •Apollo Senior High is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 572.
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 Apollo Senior High better than Discovery Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo Senior High ranks higher (31.3 vs 24.3 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 Apollo Senior High and Discovery Community Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Cloud and Waite Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Senior High: 1,264. Discovery Community Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Senior High and Discovery Community Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Apollo Senior High is 387th of 433 and Discovery Community Elementary is 877th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).