St. James Middle/High School vs Waseca Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. James Middle/High School
Saint James · Public high · Grades 6–12
566 students
Waseca Senior High
Waseca · Public high · Grades 9–12
555 students
| Measure | St. James Middle/High School Saint James, Minnesota | Waseca Senior High Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 433 | #253 of 433 |
| National rank | #9535 of 16,910 | #7254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Saint James | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waseca Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 45.7).
- •Waseca Senior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Waseca Senior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Waseca Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 53.5%).
- •St. James Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •St. James Middle/High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 555.
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 St. James Middle/High School better than Waseca Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Waseca Senior High ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.7 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 St. James Middle/High School and Waseca Senior High?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Saint James and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. James Middle/High School: 566. Waseca Senior High: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. James Middle/High School and Waseca Senior High rank in Minnesota?
St. James Middle/High School is 331st of 433 and Waseca Senior High is 253rd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).