Exploration High School vs Lucy Laney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exploration High School
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
136 students
Lucy Laney Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Exploration High School Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lucy Laney Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 433 | #842 of 923 |
| National rank | #7636 of 16,910 | #39643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 136 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exploration High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 28.3).
- •Exploration High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 88.1%).
- •Lucy Laney Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.1).
- •Lucy Laney Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 136.
- •Exploration High School is a charter school while Lucy Laney Elementary 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 Exploration High School better than Lucy Laney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Exploration High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 28.3 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 Exploration High School and Lucy Laney Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exploration High School: 136. Lucy Laney Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exploration High School and Lucy Laney Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Exploration High School is 269th of 433 and Lucy Laney Elementary is 842nd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).