Cherry Secondary vs Underwood Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Secondary
Iron · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
Underwood Secondary
Underwood · Public high · Grades 5–12
272 students
| Measure | Cherry Secondary Iron, Minnesota | Underwood Secondary Underwood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 433 | #167 of 433 |
| National rank | #7439 of 16,910 | #5296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 273 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Iron | Underwood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 53.5).
- •Underwood Secondary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Underwood Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Underwood Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 32.6%).
- •Underwood Secondary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
- •Cherry Secondary is the larger school with 273 students compared with 272.
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 Cherry Secondary better than Underwood Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood Secondary ranks higher (62.0 vs 53.5 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 Cherry Secondary and Underwood Secondary?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Iron and Underwood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Secondary: 273. Underwood Secondary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Secondary and Underwood Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Cherry Secondary is 260th of 433 and Underwood Secondary is 167th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).