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Comfrey Secondary vs. New Ulm High School

Should you attend Comfrey Secondary or New Ulm High School? 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
Comfrey Secondary
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
New Ulm High School
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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New Ulm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, Comfrey 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, New Ulm High School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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
7-12
9-12
Total Students
56 students
712 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Comfrey Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Ulm High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Comfrey Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Ulm High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Comfrey Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Ulm High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Comfrey Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Ulm 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

#1116 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#354 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comfrey Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Ulm Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comfrey Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Ulm Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Comfrey Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Ulm Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
≥95%
(Top 5% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Comfrey Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Ulm 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 Comfrey Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Ulm High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
13
-
Grade 8 Students
8
-
Grade 9 Students
3
187
Grade 10 Students
10
188
Grade 11 Students
11
166
Grade 12 Students
11
171

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Comfrey Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Comfrey Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Ulm High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Ulm Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Comfrey Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Ulm 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Comfrey Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Comfrey Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Ulm High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Ulm Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
95%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Comfrey Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Ulm 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
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Comfrey Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Comfrey Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Ulm High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Ulm Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Comfrey Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Ulm 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
29%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Comfrey Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Ulm 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
25%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Comfrey Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Comfrey 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 New Ulm High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Ulm 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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