Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs Medford Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
Madison · Public high · Grades 7–12
380 students
Medford Secondary
Medford · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
| Measure | Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary Madison, Minnesota | Medford Secondary Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 433 | #218 of 433 |
| National rank | #7346 of 16,910 | #6338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 380 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Madison | Medford |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 53.9).
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 44.2%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is the larger school with 380 students compared with 379.
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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary better than Medford Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Secondary ranks higher (57.9 vs 53.9 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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary and Medford Secondary?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Madison and Medford in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary: 380. Medford Secondary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary and Medford Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary is 255th of 433 and Medford Secondary is 218th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).