Blue Heron Elementary vs Centennial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
Lino Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
Centennial High School
Circle Pines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,067 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary Lino Lakes, Minnesota | Centennial High School Circle Pines, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 923 | #92 of 433 |
| National rank | #4294 of 50,301 | #3925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 707 | 2,067 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 2,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| city | Lino Lakes | Circle Pines |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 67.5).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 25.3%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.5).
- •Centennial High School is the larger school with 2,067 students compared with 707.
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 Heron Elementary better than Centennial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Elementary ranks higher (81.2 vs 67.5 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Centennial High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lino Lakes and Circle Pines in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 707. Centennial High School: 2,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Centennial High School rank in Minnesota?
Blue Heron Elementary is 129th of 923 and Centennial High School is 92nd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).