Cottage Grove Middle School vs Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Park High School
Cottage Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Park High School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 266 | #224 of 433 |
| National rank | #3584 of 15,369 | #6552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,992 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 57.1).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 28.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.2).
- •Park High School is the larger school with 1,992 students compared with 1,005.
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 Cottage Grove Middle School better than Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Middle School ranks higher (68.8 vs 57.1 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 Cottage Grove Middle School and Park High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Park High School: 1,992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Middle School and Park High School rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 and Park High School is 224th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).