Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High vs Melrose Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High
Le Sueur · Public high · Grades 6–12
500 students
Melrose Secondary
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High Le Sueur, Minnesota | Melrose Secondary Melrose, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 433 | #130 of 433 |
| National rank | #9007 of 16,910 | #4579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Le Sueur | Melrose |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 47.7).
- •Melrose Secondary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Melrose Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 33.7%).
- •Melrose Secondary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 500.
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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High better than Melrose Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Secondary ranks higher (64.8 vs 47.7 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 Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High and Melrose Secondary?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Le Sueur and Melrose in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High: 500. Melrose Secondary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High and Melrose Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High is 320th of 433 and Melrose Secondary is 130th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).