Appleton-Milan Elementary vs Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton-Milan Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
Harrison Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
230 students
| Measure | Appleton-Milan Elementary Appleton, Minnesota | Harrison Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 923 | #647 of 923 |
| National rank | #20103 of 50,301 | #20448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Appleton | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.2 vs 56.7).
- •Appleton-Milan Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Harrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 61.7%).
- •Harrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
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 Appleton-Milan Elementary better than Harrison Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appleton-Milan Elementary and Harrison Elementary?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton-Milan Elementary: 230. Harrison Elementary: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton-Milan Elementary and Harrison Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Appleton-Milan Elementary is 644th of 923 and Harrison Elementary is 647th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).