Farmington High School vs McGuire Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington High School
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,153 students
McGuire Middle
Lakeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Farmington High School Farmington, Minnesota | McGuire Middle Lakeville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #351 of 433 | #29 of 266 |
| National rank | #10811 of 16,910 | #1648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,153 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 2,153 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| city | Farmington | Lakeville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGuire Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 40.6).
- •McGuire Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •McGuire Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 29%).
- •McGuire Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 20.5%).
- •McGuire Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.9).
- •Farmington High School is the larger school with 2,153 students compared with 844.
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 Farmington High School better than McGuire Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McGuire Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 40.6 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 Farmington High School and McGuire Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Lakeville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington High School: 2,153. McGuire Middle: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington High School and McGuire Middle rank in Minnesota?
Farmington High School is 351st of 433 and McGuire Middle is 29th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).