Centennial Elementary vs Watershed High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Richfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Watershed High School
Richfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
57 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Richfield, Minnesota | Watershed High School Richfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #29435 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 303 | 57 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 57 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 10% |
| city | Richfield | Richfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 27.2).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Watershed High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 73.9%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.4).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 303 students compared with 57.
- •Centennial Elementary is a public school while Watershed High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Watershed High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (43.7 vs 27.2 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 Centennial Elementary and Watershed High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Richfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 303. Watershed High School: 57. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Watershed High School rank in Minnesota?
Centennial Elementary is 749th of 923 and Watershed High School is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).