Elk River Senior High vs Vandenberge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 570 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk River Senior High
Elk River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Vandenberge Middle School
Elk River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
| Measure | Elk River Senior High Elk River, Minnesota | Vandenberge Middle School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 433 | #89 of 266 |
| National rank | #3396 of 16,910 | #3095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,562 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Elk River | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandenberge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 69.6).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 24.1%).
- •Vandenberge Middle School does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.5).
- •Elk River Senior High is the larger school with 1,562 students compared with 557.
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 Elk River Senior High better than Vandenberge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Vandenberge Middle School ranks higher (71.2 vs 69.6 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 Elk River Senior High and Vandenberge Middle School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Elk River and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk River Senior High: 1,562. Vandenberge Middle School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk River Senior High and Vandenberge Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Elk River Senior High is 66th of 433 and Vandenberge Middle School is 89th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).