Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec vs Open World Learning Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 129 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
Open World Learning Secondary
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 6–12
504 students
| Measure | Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec Lake Crystal, Minnesota | Open World Learning Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 433 | #210 of 433 |
| National rank | #6111 of 16,910 | #6184 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 506 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Lake Crystal | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.5).
- •Open World Learning Secondary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Open World Learning Secondary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 30%).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.0).
- •Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is the larger school with 506 students compared with 504.
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 Open World Learning Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec and Open World Learning Secondary?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Lake Crystal and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec: 506. Open World Learning Secondary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec and Open World Learning Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec is 206th of 433 and Open World Learning Secondary is 210th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).