Burroughs Elementary vs Southwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Southwest High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 923 | #243 of 433 |
| National rank | #2745 of 50,301 | #6965 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,195 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 55.3).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 42%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Burroughs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 25.6%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Southwest High is the larger school with 1,195 students compared with 481.
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 Burroughs Elementary better than Southwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 55.3 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 Burroughs Elementary and Southwest High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs Elementary: 481. Southwest High: 1,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elementary and Southwest High rank in Minnesota?
Burroughs Elementary is 68th of 923 and Southwest High is 243rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).