Barnum Secondary vs Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Secondary
Barnum · Public high · Grades 7–12
312 students
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec
Janesville · Public high · Grades 7–12
312 students
| Measure | Barnum Secondary Barnum, Minnesota | Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec Janesville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 433 | #251 of 433 |
| National rank | #3863 of 16,910 | #7129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 312 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Barnum | Janesville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 54.7).
- •Barnum Secondary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Barnum Secondary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 27.2%).
- •Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
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 Secondary better than Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Secondary ranks higher (67.8 vs 54.7 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 Secondary and Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Barnum and Janesville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Secondary: 312. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Secondary and Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec rank in Minnesota?
Barnum Secondary is 90th of 433 and Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Sec is 251st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).