Cook County Middle vs Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 47 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
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Grand Marais · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
203 students
| Measure | Cook County Middle Grand Marais, Minnesota | Sawtooth Mountain Elementary Grand Marais, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 266 | #542 of 923 |
| National rank | #9334 of 15,369 | #15278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 95 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 95 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Grand Marais | Grand Marais |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 42.2).
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Cook County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 44.8%).
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 203 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 Sawtooth Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sawtooth Mountain Elementary ranks higher (64.3 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 Sawtooth Mountain Elementary?
About 47 m in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Grand Marais in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Middle: 95. Sawtooth Mountain Elementary: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Middle and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Middle is 208th of 266 and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is 542nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).