Garlough Environmental Magnet vs Two Rivers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garlough Environmental Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
Two Rivers High School
Mendota Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Two Rivers High School Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 923 | #306 of 433 |
| National rank | #25088 of 50,301 | #8579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 49.3).
- •Two Rivers High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Two Rivers High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Two Rivers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.9).
- •Two Rivers High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 414.
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 Garlough Environmental Magnet better than Two Rivers High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garlough Environmental Magnet and Two Rivers High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Two Rivers High School: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garlough Environmental Magnet and Two Rivers High School rank in Minnesota?
Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 and Two Rivers High School is 306th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).