Gentry Academy High vs Willow Lane Elementary
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.
Gentry Academy High
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 9–12
134 students
Willow Lane Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy High Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Willow Lane Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 433 | #676 of 923 |
| National rank | #2478 of 16,910 | #22398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 134 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Vadnais Heights | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 54.0).
- •Gentry Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 72%).
- •Willow Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 19.1).
- •Willow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 134.
- •Gentry Academy High is a charter school while Willow Lane Elementary 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 Gentry Academy High better than Willow Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy High ranks higher (73.4 vs 54.0 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 Gentry Academy High and Willow Lane Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy High: 134. Willow Lane Elementary: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy High and Willow Lane Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy High is 31st of 433 and Willow Lane Elementary is 676th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).