Global Academy vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Academy
New Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
447 students
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Global Academy New Brighton, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 923 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #22140 of 50,301 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | New Brighton | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 29.8).
- •Global Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 89%).
- •Global Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 447.
- •Global Academy is a charter school while Highland 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 Global Academy better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Global Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 29.8 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 Global Academy and Highland Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Academy: 447. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Academy and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Global Academy is 671st of 923 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).