Deer River Secondary vs Minnewaska Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer River Secondary
Deer River · Public high · Grades 6–12
425 students
Minnewaska Secondary
Glenwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
424 students
| Measure | Deer River Secondary Deer River, Minnesota | Minnewaska Secondary Glenwood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 433 | #49 of 433 |
| National rank | #8789 of 16,910 | #2999 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 425 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Deer River | Glenwood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnewaska Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 48.4).
- •Minnewaska Secondary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Minnewaska Secondary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Minnewaska Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 59.1%).
- •Deer River Secondary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.7).
- •Deer River Secondary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 424.
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 Deer River Secondary better than Minnewaska Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Minnewaska Secondary ranks higher (71.2 vs 48.4 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 Deer River Secondary and Minnewaska Secondary?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Deer River and Glenwood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer River Secondary: 425. Minnewaska Secondary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer River Secondary and Minnewaska Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Deer River Secondary is 314th of 433 and Minnewaska Secondary is 49th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).