Barnum Secondary vs Moose Lake Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 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
Moose Lake Secondary
Moose Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
276 students
| Measure | Barnum Secondary Barnum, Minnesota | Moose Lake Secondary Moose Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 433 | #101 of 433 |
| National rank | #3863 of 16,910 | #4067 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 312 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Barnum | Moose Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.8 vs 67.0).
- •Moose Lake Secondary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Barnum Secondary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Barnum Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 28.6%).
- •Moose Lake Secondary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Barnum Secondary is the larger school with 312 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 Secondary better than Moose Lake Secondary?
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 Barnum Secondary and Moose Lake Secondary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Barnum and Moose Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Secondary: 312. Moose Lake Secondary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Secondary and Moose Lake Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Barnum Secondary is 90th of 433 and Moose Lake Secondary is 101st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).