Barnum Elementary vs Moose Lake Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Elementary
Barnum · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
348 students
Moose Lake Secondary
Moose Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
276 students
| Measure | Barnum Elementary Barnum, Minnesota | Moose Lake Secondary Moose Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #146 of 923 | #101 of 433 |
| National rank | #4582 of 50,301 | #4067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 348 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| city | Barnum | Moose Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 67.0).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Moose Lake Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 32.5%).
- •Barnum Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Barnum Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 276.
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 Barnum Elementary better than Moose Lake Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 67.0 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 Barnum Elementary and Moose Lake Secondary?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Barnum and Moose Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Elementary: 348. Moose Lake Secondary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Elementary and Moose Lake Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Barnum Elementary is 146th of 923 and Moose Lake Secondary is 101st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).