Butterfield Secondary vs Mountain Lake Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Secondary
Butterfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
103 students
Mountain Lake Secondary
Mountain Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
241 students
| Measure | Butterfield Secondary Butterfield, Minnesota | Mountain Lake Secondary Mountain Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 433 | #245 of 433 |
| National rank | #13012 of 16,910 | #7042 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 103 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| city | Butterfield | Mountain Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Lake Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 31.4).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 64.1%).
- •Butterfield Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Mountain Lake Secondary is the larger school with 241 students compared with 103.
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 Butterfield Secondary better than Mountain Lake Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Lake Secondary ranks higher (55.0 vs 31.4 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 Butterfield Secondary and Mountain Lake Secondary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Butterfield and Mountain Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Secondary: 103. Mountain Lake Secondary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Secondary and Mountain Lake Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Butterfield Secondary is 386th of 433 and Mountain Lake Secondary is 245th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).