Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High vs West Central Area Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 292 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
West Central Area Secondary
Barrett · Public high · Grades 9–12
229 students
| Measure | Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High Kenyon, Minnesota | West Central Area Secondary Barrett, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #319 of 433 | #72 of 433 |
| National rank | #8979 of 16,910 | #3517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 230 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Kenyon | Barrett |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Area Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 47.8).
- •West Central Area Secondary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •West Central Area Secondary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 34.5%).
- •West Central Area Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.7).
- •Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High is the larger school with 230 students compared with 229.
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 West Central Area Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Area Secondary ranks higher (69.2 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 West Central Area Secondary?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Kenyon and Barrett in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High: 230. West Central Area Secondary: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High and West Central Area Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High is 319th of 433 and West Central Area Secondary is 72nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).