Big Lake Senior High vs Marshall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 187 km 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
Marshall High School
Marshall · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
| Measure | Big Lake Senior High Big Lake, Minnesota | Marshall High School Marshall, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 433 | #111 of 433 |
| National rank | #6580 of 16,910 | #4222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 902 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Big Lake | Marshall |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 56.9).
- •Marshall High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Marshall High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Big Lake Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 42.6%).
- •Marshall High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •Big Lake Senior High is the larger school with 902 students compared with 886.
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 Marshall High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall High School ranks higher (66.3 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 Marshall High School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Marshall in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Senior High: 902. Marshall High School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Senior High and Marshall High School rank in Minnesota?
Big Lake Senior High is 226th of 433 and Marshall High School is 111th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).