Cook County Middle vs Lyle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 514 km 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
Lyle Middle
Lyle · Public middle · Grades 5–8
99 students
| Measure | Cook County Middle Grand Marais, Minnesota | Lyle Middle Lyle, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 266 | #209 of 266 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,369 | #9365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 95 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Grand Marais | Lyle |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.2 vs 42.1).
- •Cook County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 57.6%).
- •Cook County Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 24.8).
- •Lyle Middle is the larger school with 99 students compared with 95.
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 Lyle Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cook County Middle and Lyle Middle?
About 514 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Lyle in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Middle: 95. Lyle Middle: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Middle and Lyle Middle rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Middle is 208th of 266 and Lyle Middle is 209th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).