Ashby Secondary vs Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashby Secondary
Ashby · Public high · Grades 7–12
137 students
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
Okabena · Public high · Grades 7–12
137 students
| Measure | Ashby Secondary Ashby, Minnesota | Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary Okabena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 433 | #352 of 433 |
| National rank | #4975 of 16,910 | #10814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Ashby | Okabena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashby Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 40.6).
- •Ashby Secondary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Ashby Secondary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Ashby Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 45.3%).
- •Ashby Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
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 Ashby Secondary better than Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashby Secondary ranks higher (63.2 vs 40.6 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 Ashby Secondary and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Ashby and Okabena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashby Secondary: 137. Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashby Secondary and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Ashby Secondary is 151st of 433 and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary is 352nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).