Centennial High School vs Golden Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High School
Circle Pines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,067 students
Golden Lake Elementary
Circle Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Centennial High School Circle Pines, Minnesota | Golden Lake Elementary Circle Pines, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 433 | #233 of 923 |
| National rank | #3925 of 16,910 | #6810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,067 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 2,067 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Circle Pines | Circle Pines |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 67.5).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 38.3%).
- •Golden Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.5).
- •Centennial High School is the larger school with 2,067 students compared with 394.
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 High School better than Golden Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Lake Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 67.5 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 High School and Golden Lake Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Circle Pines and Circle Pines in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High School: 2,067. Golden Lake Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High School and Golden Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Centennial High School is 92nd of 433 and Golden Lake Elementary is 233rd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).