Denfeld High School vs Laura Macarthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 762 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denfeld High School
Duluth · Public high · Grades 9–12
951 students
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Denfeld High School Duluth, Minnesota | Laura Macarthur Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 433 | #703 of 923 |
| National rank | #10788 of 16,910 | #25383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 951 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 40.7).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Denfeld High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Denfeld High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 69.7%).
- •Laura Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 16.1).
- •Denfeld High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 277.
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 Denfeld High School better than Laura Macarthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laura Macarthur Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 40.7 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 Denfeld High School and Laura Macarthur Elementary?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denfeld High School: 951. Laura Macarthur Elementary: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denfeld High School and Laura Macarthur Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Denfeld High School is 349th of 433 and Laura Macarthur Elementary is 703rd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).