Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary vs Rock Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.9 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
Rock Ridge High School
Virginia · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,048 students
| Measure | Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Rock Ridge High School Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 433 | #212 of 433 |
| National rank | #6215 of 16,910 | #6190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 283 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| 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 39.2%).
- •Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.1).
- •Rock Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,048 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 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 Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary 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?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary: 283. Rock Ridge High School: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary and Rock Ridge High School rank in Minnesota?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is 214th of 433 and Rock Ridge High School is 212th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).