Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud vs South Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
260 students
South Junior High
Saint Cloud · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud Saint Cloud, Minnesota | South Junior High Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 923 | #217 of 266 |
| National rank | #36840 of 50,301 | #9851 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| city | Saint Cloud | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 32.6).
- •South Junior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •South Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •South Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 85.4%).
- •Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •South Junior High is the larger school with 831 students compared with 260.
- •Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is a charter school while South Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud better than South Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), South Junior High ranks higher (39.9 vs 32.6 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 Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud and South Junior High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Saint Cloud and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud: 260. South Junior High: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud and South Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is 826th of 923 and South Junior High is 217th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).