Verndale Secondary vs Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Verndale Secondary
Verndale · Public high · Grades 7–12
231 students
Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High
Wadena · Public high · Grades 7–12
470 students
| Measure | Verndale Secondary Verndale, Minnesota | Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High Wadena, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 433 | #282 of 433 |
| National rank | #8462 of 16,910 | #8004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 231 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Verndale | Wadena |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 49.7).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 46.8%).
- •Verndale Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 20.4).
- •Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is the larger school with 470 students compared with 231.
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 Verndale Secondary better than Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High ranks higher (51.5 vs 49.7 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 Verndale Secondary and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Verndale and Wadena in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Verndale Secondary: 231. Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Verndale Secondary and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Verndale Secondary is 301st of 433 and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High is 282nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).