Cook County Senior High vs Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook County Senior High
Grand Marais · Public high · Grades 9–12
177 students
Memorial High School
Ely · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students
| Measure | Cook County Senior High Grand Marais, Minnesota | Memorial High School Ely, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 433 | #67 of 433 |
| National rank | #7065 of 16,910 | #3403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 177 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Grand Marais | Ely |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 54.9).
- •Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 38.4%).
- •Cook County Senior High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Memorial High School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 177.
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 Senior High better than Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial High School ranks higher (69.6 vs 54.9 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 Senior High and Memorial High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Ely in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Senior High: 177. Memorial High School: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Senior High and Memorial High School rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Senior High is 249th of 433 and Memorial High School is 67th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).