Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary vs Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
Heron Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
123 students
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary
Okabena · Public high · Grades 7–12
137 students
| Measure | Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary Heron Lake, Minnesota | Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary Okabena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 923 | #352 of 433 |
| National rank | #20675 of 50,301 | #10814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 123 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 123 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Heron Lake | Okabena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 40.6).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 50.4%).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.7).
- •Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary is the larger school with 137 students compared with 123.
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 Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary better than Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 40.6 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 Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Heron Lake and Okabena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary: 123. Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is 650th of 923 and Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary is 352nd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).