Merritt Elementary vs Rock Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Elementary
Mountain Iron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Rock Ridge High School
Virginia · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,048 students
| Measure | Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Rock Ridge High School Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 923 | #212 of 433 |
| National rank | #19300 of 50,301 | #6190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 354 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Mountain Iron | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.4 vs 58.5).
- •Rock Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 45.2%).
- •Merritt Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.1).
- •Rock Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 354.
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 Merritt Elementary better than Rock Ridge High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merritt Elementary and Rock Ridge High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Elementary: 354. Rock Ridge High School: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Elementary and Rock Ridge High School rank in Minnesota?
Merritt Elementary is 627th of 923 and Rock Ridge High School is 212th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).