Cook County Senior High vs Wheaton Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 518 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
Wheaton Secondary
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 6–12
175 students
| Measure | Cook County Senior High Grand Marais, Minnesota | Wheaton Secondary Wheaton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 433 | #127 of 433 |
| National rank | #7065 of 16,910 | #4475 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 177 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| city | Grand Marais | Wheaton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheaton Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 54.9).
- •Wheaton Secondary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Wheaton Secondary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Cook County Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 40.6%).
- •Wheaton Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Cook County Senior High is the larger school with 177 students compared with 175.
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 Wheaton Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Wheaton Secondary ranks higher (65.3 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 Wheaton Secondary?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Wheaton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Senior High: 177. Wheaton Secondary: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Senior High and Wheaton Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Senior High is 249th of 433 and Wheaton Secondary is 127th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).