Best Academy vs North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Best Academy
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
North High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
591 students
| Measure | Best Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | North High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 923 | #413 of 433 |
| National rank | #44324 of 50,301 | #15260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 508 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 5% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.8 vs 20.0).
- •Best Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Best Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 92.5%).
- •North High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.4).
- •North High is the larger school with 591 students compared with 508.
- •Best Academy is a charter school while North High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Best Academy better than North High?
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 Best Academy and North High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Best Academy: 508. North High: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Best Academy and North High rank in Minnesota?
Best Academy is 894th of 923 and North High is 413th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).