Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda vs North Woods Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 380 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
North Woods Secondary
Cook · Public high · Grades 7–12
245 students
| Measure | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda Hector, Minnesota | North Woods Secondary Cook, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 433 | #279 of 433 |
| National rank | #6815 of 16,910 | #7812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Hector | Cook |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 52.2).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 41.2%).
- •North Woods Secondary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
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 North Woods Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.2 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 Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda and North Woods Secondary?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Hector and Cook in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda: 245. North Woods Secondary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda and North Woods Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda is 234th of 433 and North Woods Secondary is 279th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).