Harbor City International Charter vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor City International Charter
Duluth · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
Lowell Elementary
Duluth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Harbor City International Charter Duluth, Minnesota | Lowell Elementary Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 433 | #275 of 923 |
| National rank | #3680 of 16,910 | #7840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 194 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 67% |
| city | Duluth | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 68.5).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Harbor City International Charter does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Harbor City International Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 44.2%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Lowell Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 194.
- •Harbor City International Charter is a charter school while Lowell 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 Harbor City International Charter better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 68.5 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 Harbor City International Charter and Lowell Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor City International Charter: 194. Lowell Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor City International Charter and Lowell Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Harbor City International Charter is 76th of 433 and Lowell Elementary is 275th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).