Grand Rapids Senior High vs Vandyke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Rapids Senior High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,091 students
Vandyke Elementary
Coleraine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
377 students
| Measure | Grand Rapids Senior High Grand Rapids, Minnesota | Vandyke Elementary Coleraine, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 433 | #500 of 923 |
| National rank | #5926 of 16,910 | #13681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,091 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Coleraine |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandyke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 59.5).
- •Vandyke Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Grand Rapids Senior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Grand Rapids Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 59.2%).
- •Vandyke Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.8).
- •Grand Rapids Senior High is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 377.
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 Grand Rapids Senior High better than Vandyke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vandyke Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 59.5 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 Grand Rapids Senior High and Vandyke Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Coleraine in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Rapids Senior High: 1,091. Vandyke Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Rapids Senior High and Vandyke Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Grand Rapids Senior High is 200th of 433 and Vandyke Elementary is 500th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).