Detroit Lakes Senior High vs Rossman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 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
Rossman Elementary
Detroit Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Detroit Lakes Senior High Detroit Lakes, Minnesota | Rossman Elementary Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 433 | #276 of 923 |
| National rank | #1997 of 16,910 | #7923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.7 vs 75.1).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Rossman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Detroit Lakes Senior High is the larger school with 791 students compared with 565.
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 Rossman Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Detroit Lakes Senior High and Rossman Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit Lakes and Detroit Lakes in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Lakes Senior High: 791. Rossman Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Lakes Senior High and Rossman Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes Senior High is 20th of 433 and Rossman Elementary is 276th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).