Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec vs Melrose Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
Lake Crystal · Public high · Grades 6–12
506 students
Melrose Secondary
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec Lake Crystal, Minnesota | Melrose Secondary Melrose, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 433 | #130 of 433 |
| National rank | #6111 of 16,910 | #4579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 506 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Lake Crystal | Melrose |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 58.8).
- •Melrose Secondary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 33.7%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is the larger school with 506 students compared with 505.
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 Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec better than Melrose Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Secondary ranks higher (64.8 vs 58.8 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 Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec and Melrose Secondary?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Lake Crystal and Melrose in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec: 506. Melrose Secondary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec and Melrose Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is 206th of 433 and Melrose Secondary is 130th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).