Belle Plaine Junior High vs Pipestone Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Junior High
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
255 students
Pipestone Middle
Pipestone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Junior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Pipestone Middle Pipestone, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 266 | #175 of 266 |
| National rank | #5920 of 15,369 | #6152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Pipestone |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Plaine Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 56.9).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Pipestone Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 41%).
- •Pipestone Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.3).
- •Belle Plaine Junior High is the larger school with 255 students compared with 244.
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 Belle Plaine Junior High better than Pipestone Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Plaine Junior High ranks higher (57.9 vs 56.9 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 Belle Plaine Junior High and Pipestone Middle?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Pipestone in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Junior High: 255. Pipestone Middle: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Junior High and Pipestone Middle rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Junior High is 172nd of 266 and Pipestone Middle is 175th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).