Como Park Senior High vs Simley Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Como Park Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,034 students
Simley Senior High
Inver Grove Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,030 students
| Measure | Como Park Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota | Simley Senior High Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 433 | #293 of 433 |
| National rank | #15153 of 16,910 | #8216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,034 | 1,030 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 1,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Saint Paul | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simley Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 20.7).
- •Simley Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Simley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Simley Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 69.1%).
- •Como Park Senior High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.4).
- •Como Park Senior High is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 1,030.
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 Como Park Senior High better than Simley Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Simley Senior High ranks higher (50.7 vs 20.7 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 Como Park Senior High and Simley Senior High?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Como Park Senior High: 1,034. Simley Senior High: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Como Park Senior High and Simley Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Como Park Senior High is 411th of 433 and Simley Senior High is 293rd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).