Cook County Middle vs Martin County West Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 569 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
Martin County West Junior High
Sherburn · Public middle · Grades 7–8
101 students
| Measure | Cook County Middle Grand Marais, Minnesota | Martin County West Junior High Sherburn, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 266 | #131 of 266 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,369 | #4285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 95 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Grand Marais | Sherburn |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin County West Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 42.2).
- •Martin County West Junior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Martin County West Junior High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Martin County West Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 44.2%).
- •Cook County Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.8).
- •Martin County West Junior High is the larger school with 101 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 Martin County West Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Martin County West Junior High ranks higher (65.5 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 Martin County West Junior High?
About 569 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Sherburn in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Middle: 95. Martin County West Junior High: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Middle and Martin County West Junior High rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Middle is 208th of 266 and Martin County West Junior High is 131st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).