McKinley Elementary vs Medford Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Medford Secondary
Medford · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota | Medford Secondary Medford, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 923 | #218 of 433 |
| National rank | #22025 of 50,301 | #6338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 510 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Owatonna | Medford |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 54.5).
- •Medford Secondary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 48.2%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 510 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 McKinley Elementary better than Medford Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Secondary ranks higher (57.9 vs 54.5 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 McKinley Elementary and Medford Secondary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Medford in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 510. Medford Secondary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Medford Secondary rank in Minnesota?
McKinley Elementary is 668th of 923 and Medford Secondary is 218th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).