Melrose Secondary vs Sauk Centre Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Secondary
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
505 students
Sauk Centre Secondary
Sauk Centre · Public high · Grades 7–12
597 students
| Measure | Melrose Secondary Melrose, Minnesota | Sauk Centre Secondary Sauk Centre, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 433 | #71 of 433 |
| National rank | #4579 of 16,910 | #3513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 505 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Melrose | Sauk Centre |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauk Centre Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 64.8).
- •Melrose Secondary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Sauk Centre Secondary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Sauk Centre Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Sauk Centre Secondary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Sauk Centre Secondary is the larger school with 597 students compared with 505.
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 Melrose Secondary better than Sauk Centre Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Sauk Centre Secondary ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.8 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 Melrose Secondary and Sauk Centre Secondary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Sauk Centre in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Secondary: 505. Sauk Centre Secondary: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Secondary and Sauk Centre Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Melrose Secondary is 130th of 433 and Sauk Centre Secondary is 71st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).