Byron Middle School vs Dassel-Cokato Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Middle School
Byron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Dassel-Cokato Middle
Cokato · Public middle · Grades 5–8
576 students
| Measure | Byron Middle School Byron, Minnesota | Dassel-Cokato Middle Cokato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 266 | #22 of 266 |
| National rank | #1280 of 15,369 | #1319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 577 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| city | Byron | Cokato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.0).
- •Byron Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Byron Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 30.7%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Byron Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 576.
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 Byron Middle School better than Dassel-Cokato Middle?
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 Byron Middle School and Dassel-Cokato Middle?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Byron and Cokato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byron Middle School: 577. Dassel-Cokato Middle: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byron Middle School and Dassel-Cokato Middle rank in Minnesota?
Byron Middle School is 18th of 266 and Dassel-Cokato Middle is 22nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).