Dassel-Cokato Senior High vs Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dassel-Cokato Senior High
Cokato · Public high · Grades 9–12
601 students
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
Howard Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Dassel-Cokato Senior High Cokato, Minnesota | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. Howard Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 433 | #194 of 433 |
| National rank | #3808 of 16,910 | #5799 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Cokato | Howard Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 60.0).
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 24.3%).
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.7).
- •Dassel-Cokato Senior High is the larger school with 601 students compared with 411.
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 Dassel-Cokato Senior High better than Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.?
On the Success Index (US), Dassel-Cokato Senior High ranks higher (68.0 vs 60.0 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 Dassel-Cokato Senior High and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Cokato and Howard Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dassel-Cokato Senior High: 601. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dassel-Cokato Senior High and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. rank in Minnesota?
Dassel-Cokato Senior High is 87th of 433 and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. is 194th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).