Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. vs Kimball Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 37 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
Kimball Secondary
Kimball · Public high · Grades 6–12
413 students
| Measure | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. Howard Lake, Minnesota | Kimball Secondary Kimball, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 433 | #51 of 433 |
| National rank | #5799 of 16,910 | #3022 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 411 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Howard Lake | Kimball |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimball Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 60.0).
- •Kimball Secondary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Kimball Secondary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Kimball Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 24.3%).
- •Kimball Secondary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.7).
- •Kimball Secondary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 411.
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 Kimball Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Kimball Secondary ranks higher (71.1 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 Kimball Secondary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Howard Lake and Kimball in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.: 411. Kimball Secondary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. and Kimball Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. is 194th of 433 and Kimball Secondary is 51st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).