Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. vs Humphrey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
Howard Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
411 students
Humphrey Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
243 students
| Measure | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. Howard Lake, Minnesota | Humphrey Elementary Waverly, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 433 | #205 of 923 |
| National rank | #5799 of 16,910 | #5962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 411 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Howard Lake | Waverly |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Humphrey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 60.0).
- •Humphrey Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Humphrey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 29.6%).
- •Humphrey Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.7).
- •Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. is the larger school with 411 students compared with 243.
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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. better than Humphrey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Humphrey Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 60.0 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 Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. and Humphrey Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Howard Lake and Waverly in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.: 411. Humphrey Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. and Humphrey Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. is 194th of 433 and Humphrey Elementary is 205th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).