Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda vs Mountain Lake Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
Hector · Public high · Grades 6–12
245 students
Mountain Lake Secondary
Mountain Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
241 students
| Measure | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda Hector, Minnesota | Mountain Lake Secondary Mountain Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 433 | #245 of 433 |
| National rank | #6815 of 16,910 | #7042 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 245 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Hector | Mountain Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.9 vs 55.0).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 56%).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda is the larger school with 245 students compared with 241.
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 Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda better than Mountain Lake Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda and Mountain Lake Secondary?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Hector and Mountain Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda: 245. Mountain Lake Secondary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda and Mountain Lake Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda is 234th of 433 and Mountain Lake Secondary is 245th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).