Folwell Elementary vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 984 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folwell Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
South High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Folwell Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | South High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #751 of 923 | #385 of 433 |
| National rank | #29515 of 50,301 | #12897 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 32.0).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 89.8%).
- •Folwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 450.
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 Folwell Elementary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Folwell Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.0 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 Folwell Elementary and South High?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folwell Elementary: 450. South High: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folwell Elementary and South High rank in Minnesota?
Folwell Elementary is 751st of 923 and South High is 385th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).