Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Mountain Iron · Public high · Grades 7–12
283 students
North Star Elementary
Virginia · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
389 students
| Measure | Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | North Star Elementary Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 433 | #588 of 923 |
| National rank | #6215 of 16,910 | #17298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 283 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Mountain Iron | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 58.4).
- •Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 42.2%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •North Star Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 283.
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 Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 58.4 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 Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary and North Star Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary: 283. North Star Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary and North Star Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is 214th of 433 and North Star Elementary is 588th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).