Butterfield Secondary vs St. James Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 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
St. James Middle/High School
Saint James · Public high · Grades 6–12
566 students
| Measure | Butterfield Secondary Butterfield, Minnesota | St. James Middle/High School Saint James, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 433 | #331 of 433 |
| National rank | #13012 of 16,910 | #9535 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 103 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 41% |
| city | Butterfield | Saint James |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 31.4).
- •St. James Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24.5%).
- •St. James Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34.5%).
- •St. James Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 64.1%).
- •Butterfield Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
- •St. James Middle/High School is the larger school with 566 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 St. James Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), St. James Middle/High School ranks higher (45.7 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 St. James Middle/High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Butterfield and Saint James in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Secondary: 103. St. James Middle/High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Secondary and St. James Middle/High School rank in Minnesota?
Butterfield Secondary is 386th of 433 and St. James Middle/High School is 331st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).