Faribault Middle vs Surad Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faribault Middle
Faribault · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students
Surad Academy
Faribault · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
77 students
| Measure | Faribault Middle Faribault, Minnesota | Surad Academy Faribault, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 266 | #867 of 923 |
| National rank | #10160 of 15,369 | #41673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 594 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Faribault | Faribault |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Faribault Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 25.1).
- •Faribault Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 100%).
- •Surad Academy does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.8).
- •Faribault Middle is the larger school with 594 students compared with 77.
- •Faribault Middle is a public school while Surad Academy is a charter 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 Faribault Middle better than Surad Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Faribault Middle ranks higher (38.5 vs 25.1 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 Faribault Middle and Surad Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Faribault and Faribault in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faribault Middle: 594. Surad Academy: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faribault Middle and Surad Academy rank in Minnesota?
Faribault Middle is 219th of 266 and Surad Academy is 867th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).