Cook County Senior High vs Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 88 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
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Silver Bay · Public high · Grades 6–12
179 students
| Measure | Cook County Senior High Grand Marais, Minnesota | Wm. M. Kelley Secondary Silver Bay, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 433 | #123 of 433 |
| National rank | #7065 of 16,910 | #4445 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 177 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| city | Grand Marais | Silver Bay |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm. M. Kelley Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 54.9).
- •Wm. M. Kelley Secondary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Wm. M. Kelley Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Wm. M. Kelley Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 38.4%).
- •Cook County Senior High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is the larger school with 179 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 Wm. M. Kelley Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Wm. M. Kelley Secondary ranks higher (65.4 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 Wm. M. Kelley Secondary?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Grand Marais and Silver Bay in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook County Senior High: 177. Wm. M. Kelley Secondary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook County Senior High and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Cook County Senior High is 249th of 433 and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary is 123rd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).