Brainerd Senior High vs Forest Lake Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brainerd Senior High
Brainerd · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students
Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students
| Measure | Brainerd Senior High Brainerd, Minnesota | Forest Lake Area High School Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 433 | #133 of 433 |
| National rank | #5386 of 16,910 | #4596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,805 | 1,805 |
| Enrollment | 1,805 | 1,805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | Brainerd | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 61.6).
- •Forest Lake Area High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Brainerd Senior High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Forest Lake Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 31.5%).
- •Brainerd Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.7).
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 Brainerd Senior High better than Forest Lake Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake Area High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 61.6 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 Brainerd Senior High and Forest Lake Area High School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brainerd Senior High: 1,805. Forest Lake Area High School: 1,805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brainerd Senior High and Forest Lake Area High School rank in Minnesota?
Brainerd Senior High is 176th of 433 and Forest Lake Area High School is 133rd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).