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Cannon Falls Secondary vs. Goodhue Secondary

Should you attend Cannon Falls Secondary or Goodhue Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cannon Falls Secondary
820 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Goodhue Secondary
510 3rd Ave
Goodhue, MN 55027
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cannon Falls Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 562 students in grades 6-12, Cannon Falls Secondary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 339 students in grades 7-12, Goodhue Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
562 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cannon Falls Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goodhue Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cannon Falls Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goodhue Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cannon Falls Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goodhue Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cannon Falls Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cannon Falls Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Goodhue Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#519 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
#1354 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cannon Falls Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goodhue Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in MN)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cannon Falls Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodhue Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cannon Falls Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodhue Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cannon Falls Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodhue Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MN)
≥90%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cannon Falls Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Goodhue Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cannon Falls Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Goodhue Secondary by grade.
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Grade 7 Students
77
61
Grade 8 Students
76
55
Grade 9 Students
91
65
Grade 10 Students
85
55
Grade 11 Students
73
59
Grade 12 Students
84
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goodhue Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Goodhue Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goodhue Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Goodhue Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
90%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goodhue Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Goodhue Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cannon Falls Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cannon Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goodhue Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Goodhue Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cannon Falls Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goodhue Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cannon Falls Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goodhue Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cannon Falls Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cannon Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goodhue Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Goodhue Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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