Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High vs Lester Prairie Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
Glencoe · Public high · Grades 9–12
468 students
Lester Prairie Secondary
Lester Prairie · Public high · Grades 7–12
222 students
| Measure | Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High Glencoe, Minnesota | Lester Prairie Secondary Lester Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 433 | #261 of 433 |
| National rank | #5251 of 16,910 | #7448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 468 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Glencoe | Lester Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 53.5).
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Lester Prairie Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Lester Prairie Secondary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.3).
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is the larger school with 468 students compared with 222.
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 Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High better than Lester Prairie Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High ranks higher (62.1 vs 53.5 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High and Lester Prairie Secondary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Lester Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High: 468. Lester Prairie Secondary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High and Lester Prairie Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is 165th of 433 and Lester Prairie Secondary is 261st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).