Blue Earth Area Secondary vs Medford Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
Blue Earth · Public high · Grades 8–12
378 students
Medford Secondary
Medford · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
| Measure | Blue Earth Area Secondary Blue Earth, Minnesota | Medford Secondary Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 433 | #218 of 433 |
| National rank | #8613 of 16,910 | #6338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Blue Earth | Medford |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 49.1).
- •Blue Earth Area Secondary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 50%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •Medford Secondary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
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 Blue Earth Area Secondary better than Medford Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Secondary ranks higher (57.9 vs 49.1 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 Blue Earth Area Secondary and Medford Secondary?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Blue Earth and Medford in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Earth Area Secondary: 378. Medford Secondary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Earth Area Secondary and Medford Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Blue Earth Area Secondary is 308th of 433 and Medford Secondary is 218th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).