Discovery Charter Elementary School vs Simley Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Inver Grove Heights · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
166 students
Simley Senior High
Inver Grove Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,030 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter Elementary School Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | Simley Senior High Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 923 | #293 of 433 |
| National rank | #17578 of 50,301 | #8216 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 166 | 1,030 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 1,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Inver Grove Heights | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 50.7).
- •Simley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Charter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 48.3%).
- •Discovery Charter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 23.4).
- •Simley Senior High is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 166.
- •Discovery Charter Elementary School is a charter school while Simley Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Charter Elementary School better than Simley Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 50.7 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 Discovery Charter Elementary School and Simley Senior High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Inver Grove Heights and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter Elementary School: 166. Simley Senior High: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter Elementary School and Simley Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Charter Elementary School is 593rd of 923 and Simley Senior High is 293rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).