Highland Park Middle School vs St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
15 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle School Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #198 of 266 | – |
| National rank | #7812 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 811 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 49.2).
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 48.2%).
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.8).
- •Highland Park Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 15.
- •Highland Park Middle School is a public school while St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is a charter 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 Highland Park Middle School better than St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary ranks higher (75.4 vs 49.2 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 Park Middle School and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle School: 811. St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle School and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Middle School is 198th of 266 and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).