Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
44 students
South High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota | South High Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #385 of 433 |
| National rank | – | #12897 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 44 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 32.0).
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 88.6%).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 44.
- •Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is a charter school while South High 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary ranks higher (45.7 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and South High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary: 44. South High: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and South High rank in Minnesota?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is unranked and South High is 385th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).