Medford Secondary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.4 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
Washington Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Medford Secondary Medford, Minnesota | Washington Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 433 | #296 of 923 |
| National rank | #6338 of 16,910 | #8363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 69% |
| city | Medford | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 57.9).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Medford Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 39.3%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Washington Elementary is the larger school with 468 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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 57.9 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 Washington Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Medford and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford Secondary: 379. Washington Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford Secondary and Washington Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Medford Secondary is 218th of 433 and Washington Elementary is 296th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).