Hillside Elementary vs Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Park High School
Cottage Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Park High School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 923 | #224 of 433 |
| National rank | #6529 of 50,301 | #6552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,992 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 57.1).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 31.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 21.2).
- •Park High School is the larger school with 1,992 students compared with 417.
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 Hillside Elementary better than Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 57.1 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 Hillside Elementary and Park High School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary: 417. Park High School: 1,992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary and Park High School rank in Minnesota?
Hillside Elementary is 217th of 923 and Park High School is 224th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).