Kaposia Education Center Elementary vs South St. Paul High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
South Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
South St. Paul High School
South Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
866 students
| Measure | Kaposia Education Center Elementary South Saint Paul, Minnesota | South St. Paul High School South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 923 | #359 of 433 |
| National rank | #30156 of 50,301 | #11290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 620 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | South Saint Paul | South Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 38.7).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •South St. Paul High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •South St. Paul High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 70.2%).
- •Kaposia Education Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •South St. Paul High School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 620.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaposia Education Center Elementary better than South St. Paul High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaposia Education Center Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 38.7 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary and South St. Paul High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between South Saint Paul and South Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary: 620. South St. Paul High School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaposia Education Center Elementary and South St. Paul High School rank in Minnesota?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 763rd of 923 and South St. Paul High School is 359th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).