Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High vs Paynesville Area Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 81 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
Paynesville Area Secondary School
Paynesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
465 students
| Measure | Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High Glencoe, Minnesota | Paynesville Area Secondary School Paynesville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 433 | #108 of 433 |
| National rank | #5251 of 16,910 | #4179 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 468 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Glencoe | Paynesville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paynesville Area Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 62.1).
- •Paynesville Area Secondary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Paynesville Area Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 28.8%).
- •Paynesville Area Secondary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.3).
- •Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is the larger school with 468 students compared with 465.
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 Paynesville Area Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 62.1 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 Paynesville Area Secondary School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Glencoe and Paynesville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High: 468. Paynesville Area Secondary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High and Paynesville Area Secondary School rank in Minnesota?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is 165th of 433 and Paynesville Area Secondary School is 108th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).