Belle Plaine Senior High vs Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 229 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
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
Wadena · Public high · Grades 7–12
470 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Senior High Belle Plaine, Minnesota | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High Wadena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 433 | #282 of 433 |
| National rank | #4791 of 16,910 | #8004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 475 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Wadena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Plaine Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 51.5).
- •Belle Plaine Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Belle Plaine Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Belle Plaine Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 39.6%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.6).
- •Belle Plaine Senior High is the larger school with 475 students compared with 470.
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 Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Plaine Senior High ranks higher (63.9 vs 51.5 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 Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Wadena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Senior High: 475. Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Senior High and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Belle Plaine Senior High is 143rd of 433 and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is 282nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).