Belle Plaine Senior High vs St. Charles Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Senior High
Belle Plaine · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
St. Charles Secondary
Saint Charles · Public high · Grades 7–12
479 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Senior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | St. Charles Secondary Saint Charles, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 433 | #54 of 433 |
| National rank | #4791 of 16,910 | #3088 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 475 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Saint Charles |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Charles Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 63.9).
- •St. Charles Secondary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Belle Plaine Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 27.6%).
- •St. Charles Secondary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.6).
- •St. Charles Secondary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 475.
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 Senior High better than St. Charles Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Charles Secondary ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.9 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 Senior High and St. Charles Secondary?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Saint Charles in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Senior High: 475. St. Charles Secondary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Senior High and St. Charles Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Senior High is 143rd of 433 and St. Charles Secondary is 54th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).