Big Lake Senior High vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 442 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Senior High
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
902 students
Independence Elementary
Big Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
758 students
| Measure | Big Lake Senior High Big Lake, Minnesota | Independence Elementary Big Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 433 | #321 of 923 |
| National rank | #6580 of 16,910 | #8858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 902 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| city | Big Lake | Big Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 56.9).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Big Lake Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 35.4%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.0).
- •Big Lake Senior High is the larger school with 902 students compared with 758.
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 Big Lake Senior High better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (73.6 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 Big Lake Senior High and Independence Elementary?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Big Lake and Big Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Senior High: 902. Independence Elementary: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Senior High and Independence Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Big Lake Senior High is 226th of 433 and Independence Elementary is 321st of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).