Baxter Elementary vs Brainerd Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
506 students
Brainerd Senior High
Brainerd · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary Baxter, Minnesota | Brainerd Senior High Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 923 | #176 of 433 |
| National rank | #4584 of 50,301 | #5386 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,805 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| city | Baxter | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 61.6).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Brainerd Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 31.8%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.1).
- •Brainerd Senior High is the larger school with 1,805 students compared with 506.
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 Baxter Elementary better than Brainerd Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 61.6 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 Baxter Elementary and Brainerd Senior High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary: 506. Brainerd Senior High: 1,805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary and Brainerd Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Baxter Elementary is 147th of 923 and Brainerd Senior High is 176th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).