Hastings High School vs Pinecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
Pinecrest Elementary
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Hastings High School Hastings, Minnesota | Pinecrest Elementary Hastings, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 433 | #398 of 923 |
| National rank | #3296 of 16,910 | #10475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,301 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 70.0).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Hastings High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Hastings High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 26.1%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.3).
- •Hastings High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 436.
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 Hastings High School better than Pinecrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 70.0 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 Hastings High School and Pinecrest Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings High School: 1,301. Pinecrest Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings High School and Pinecrest Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hastings High School is 61st of 433 and Pinecrest Elementary is 398th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).