Cuyuna Range Elementary vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuyuna Range Elementary
Crosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
533 students
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Cuyuna Range Elementary Crosby, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 923 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #18706 of 50,301 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Crosby | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuyuna Range Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 29.8).
- •Cuyuna Range Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Cuyuna Range Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Cuyuna Range Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Cuyuna Range Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 Cuyuna Range Elementary better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cuyuna Range Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 29.8 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 Cuyuna Range Elementary and Highland Elementary?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Crosby and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuyuna Range Elementary: 533. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuyuna Range Elementary and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cuyuna Range Elementary is 619th of 923 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).