J.a. Hughes Elementary vs Lafayette Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 870 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.a. Hughes Elementary
Red Lake Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
Lafayette Secondary
Red Lake Falls · Public high · Grades 7–12
184 students
| Measure | J.a. Hughes Elementary Red Lake Falls, Minnesota | Lafayette Secondary Red Lake Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #389 of 923 | #98 of 433 |
| National rank | #10320 of 50,301 | #4017 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 237 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Red Lake Falls | Red Lake Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 67.2).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Lafayette Secondary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Lafayette Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 42.2%).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.1).
- •J.a. Hughes Elementary is the larger school with 237 students compared with 184.
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 J.a. Hughes Elementary better than Lafayette Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), J.a. Hughes Elementary ranks higher (71.4 vs 67.2 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 J.a. Hughes Elementary and Lafayette Secondary?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Red Lake Falls and Red Lake Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.a. Hughes Elementary: 237. Lafayette Secondary: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.a. Hughes Elementary and Lafayette Secondary rank in Minnesota?
J.a. Hughes Elementary is 389th of 923 and Lafayette Secondary is 98th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).