Verndale Secondary vs Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 267 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
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.
Waterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
232 students
| Measure | Verndale Secondary Verndale, Minnesota | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. Waterville, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 433 | #48 of 433 |
| National rank | #8462 of 16,910 | #2956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54.5% |
| city | Verndale | Waterville |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 49.7).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 46.8%).
- •Verndale Secondary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. is the larger school with 232 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 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
On the Success Index (US), Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. ranks higher (71.4 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 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Verndale and Waterville in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Verndale Secondary: 231. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Verndale Secondary and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. rank in Minnesota?
Verndale Secondary is 301st of 433 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Sr. is 48th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).