Highland Elementary vs Orono Intermediate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Orono Intermediate Elementary
Long Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
663 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Apple Valley, Minnesota | Orono Intermediate Elementary Long Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 923 | #45 of 923 |
| National rank | #3330 of 50,301 | #2063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 662 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 8.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Apple Valley | Long Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 83.1).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 26.9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Orono Intermediate Elementary is the larger school with 663 students compared with 662.
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 Highland Elementary better than Orono Intermediate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orono Intermediate Elementary ranks higher (85.9 vs 83.1 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 Highland Elementary and Orono Intermediate Elementary?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Long Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 662. Orono Intermediate Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Orono Intermediate Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Highland Elementary is 88th of 923 and Orono Intermediate Elementary is 45th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).