Mankato East Senior High vs Prairie Winds Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mankato East Senior High
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,302 students
Prairie Winds Middle School
Mankato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Mankato East Senior High Mankato, Minnesota | Prairie Winds Middle School Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 433 | #170 of 266 |
| National rank | #6678 of 16,910 | #5842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,302 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Winds Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 56.5).
- •Prairie Winds Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Mankato East Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Mankato East Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 42.8%).
- •Prairie Winds Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.0).
- •Mankato East Senior High is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 887.
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 Mankato East Senior High better than Prairie Winds Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Winds Middle School ranks higher (58.3 vs 56.5 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 Mankato East Senior High and Prairie Winds Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mankato East Senior High: 1,302. Prairie Winds Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mankato East Senior High and Prairie Winds Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Mankato East Senior High is 232nd of 433 and Prairie Winds Middle School is 170th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).