Detroit Lakes Senior High vs North Branch Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Lakes Senior High
Detroit Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
North Branch Area High School
North Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Senior High Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | North Branch Area High School North Branch, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 433 | #307 of 433 |
| National rank | #1997 of 16,910 | #8600 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 791 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 32% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | North Branch |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 49.2).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •North Branch Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 31.2%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.8).
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 Senior High better than North Branch Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Lakes Senior High ranks higher (75.7 vs 49.2 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 Senior High and North Branch Area High School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and North Branch in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Senior High: 791. North Branch Area High School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Senior High and North Branch Area High School rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Senior High is 20th of 433 and North Branch Area High School is 307th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).