Columbia Heights Senior High vs Delano High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Delano High School
Delano · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Delano High School Delano, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #10 of 433 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #1662 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 79% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Delano |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 30.4).
- •Delano High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 30%).
- •Delano High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Delano High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 72.2%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.3).
- •Delano High School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 1,141.
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 Columbia Heights Senior High better than Delano High School?
On the Success Index (US), Delano High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 30.4 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 Columbia Heights Senior High and Delano High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Delano in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Delano High School: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and Delano High School rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and Delano High School is 10th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).