Detroit Lakes Middle vs Detroit Lakes Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Lakes Middle
Detroit Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Detroit Lakes Senior High
Detroit Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Middle Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Detroit Lakes Senior High Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 266 | #20 of 433 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,369 | #1997 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 62.2).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 33.2%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High is the larger school with 791 students compared with 617.
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 Detroit Lakes Middle better than Detroit Lakes Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Lakes Senior High ranks higher (75.7 vs 62.2 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 Detroit Lakes Middle and Detroit Lakes Senior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Middle: 617. Detroit Lakes Senior High: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Middle and Detroit Lakes Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Middle is 145th of 266 and Detroit Lakes Senior High is 20th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).