Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High vs Verndale Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High
Kenyon · Public high · Grades 9–12
230 students
Verndale Secondary
Verndale · Public high · Grades 7–12
231 students
| Measure | Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High Kenyon, Minnesota | Verndale Secondary Verndale, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 433 | #301 of 433 |
| National rank | #8979 of 16,910 | #8462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 230 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Kenyon | Verndale |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verndale Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 47.8).
- •Verndale Secondary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Verndale Secondary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 46.8%).
- •Verndale Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.7).
- •Verndale Secondary is the larger school with 231 students compared with 230.
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 Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High better than Verndale Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Verndale Secondary ranks higher (49.7 vs 47.8 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 Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High and Verndale Secondary?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Kenyon and Verndale in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High: 230. Verndale Secondary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High and Verndale Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High is 319th of 433 and Verndale Secondary is 301st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).