Chisholm Secondary vs Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Secondary
Chisholm · Public high · Grades 7–12
291 students
Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary
Chisholm · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
207 students
| Measure | Chisholm Secondary Chisholm, Minnesota | Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary Chisholm, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 433 | #728 of 923 |
| National rank | #8620 of 16,910 | #27432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 291 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| city | Chisholm | Chisholm |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 46.7).
- •Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Chisholm Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Chisholm Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 64.7%).
- •Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Chisholm Secondary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 207.
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 Chisholm Secondary better than Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Secondary ranks higher (49.1 vs 46.7 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 Chisholm Secondary and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Chisholm in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Secondary: 291. Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Secondary and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Chisholm Secondary is 311th of 433 and Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary is 728th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).