Discovery Community Elementary vs Technical Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Community Elementary
Waite Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Technical Senior High
Saint Cloud · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
| Measure | Discovery Community Elementary Waite Park, Minnesota | Technical Senior High Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #877 of 923 | #361 of 433 |
| National rank | #42115 of 50,301 | #11356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 572 | 1,561 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 1,561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Waite Park | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Technical Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 24.3).
- •Technical Senior High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Technical Senior High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Technical Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 78.8%).
- •Discovery Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.9).
- •Technical Senior High is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 572.
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 Community Elementary better than Technical Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Technical Senior High ranks higher (38.4 vs 24.3 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 Community Elementary and Technical Senior High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Waite Park and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Community Elementary: 572. Technical Senior High: 1,561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Community Elementary and Technical Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Community Elementary is 877th of 923 and Technical Senior High is 361st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).