Goodhue Elementary vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodhue Elementary
Goodhue · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Goodhue Elementary Goodhue, Minnesota | Hillside Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 923 | #217 of 923 |
| National rank | #6693 of 50,301 | #6529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Goodhue | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.0 vs 77.3).
- •Goodhue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Goodhue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 31.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Hillside Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Goodhue Elementary better than Hillside Elementary?
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 Goodhue Elementary and Hillside Elementary?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Goodhue and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodhue Elementary: 416. Hillside Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodhue Elementary and Hillside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Goodhue Elementary is 227th of 923 and Hillside Elementary is 217th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).