Denfeld High School vs Piedmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 km 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
Piedmont Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Denfeld High School Duluth, Minnesota | Piedmont Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 433 | #632 of 923 |
| National rank | #10788 of 16,910 | #19457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 951 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 40.7).
- •Piedmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Piedmont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Denfeld High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 58.3%).
- •Piedmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.1).
- •Denfeld High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 410.
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 Piedmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Elementary ranks higher (58.2 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 Piedmont Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denfeld High School: 951. Piedmont Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denfeld High School and Piedmont Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Denfeld High School is 349th of 433 and Piedmont Elementary is 632nd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).