Medford Secondary vs Owatonna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medford Secondary
Medford · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
Owatonna Middle School
Owatonna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Medford Secondary Medford, Minnesota | Owatonna Middle School Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 433 | #177 of 266 |
| National rank | #6338 of 16,910 | #6176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Medford | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 56.8).
- •Medford Secondary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 42.7%).
- •Owatonna Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Owatonna Middle School is the larger school with 1,015 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 Medford Secondary better than Owatonna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Secondary ranks higher (57.9 vs 56.8 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 Medford Secondary and Owatonna Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Medford and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford Secondary: 379. Owatonna Middle School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford Secondary and Owatonna Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Medford Secondary is 218th of 433 and Owatonna Middle School is 177th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).