Cook County Middle vs Great Expectations
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 642 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook County Middle
Grand Marais · Public middle · Grades 6–8
95 students
Great Expectations
Grand Marais · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
113 students
| Measure | Cook County Middle Grand Marais, Minnesota | Great Expectations Grand Marais, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 266 | #392 of 923 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,369 | #10377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 95 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 44.5% |
| city | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Expectations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 42.2).
- •Great Expectations does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 17%).
- •Great Expectations does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Great Expectations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 44.2%).
- •Great Expectations does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.9).
- •Great Expectations is the larger school with 113 students compared with 95.
- •Cook County Middle is a public school while Great Expectations is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cook County Middle better than Great Expectations?
On the Success Index (US), Great Expectations ranks higher (71.3 vs 42.2 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 Cook County Middle and Great Expectations?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Grand Marais in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Middle: 95. Great Expectations: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Middle and Great Expectations rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Middle is 208th of 266 and Great Expectations is 392nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).