High schools in the Kenora-Rainy River district are being ranked well below many of their counterparts in southern Ontario in the Fraser Institutes's latest study.
The Conservative Think-Tank ranks schools based on the results of annual provincial testing.
Spokesman Michael Thompson says its fair comparison.
"Each school and each school body is unique and has it's own demands and characteristics," says Thompson, "but you can certainly can learn from what your neighbours are doing. You certainly want to know what they are doing well to get your marks."
The Conservative Think-Tank ranks schools based on the results of annual provincial testing.
Spokesman Michael Thompson says its fair comparison.
"Each school and each school body is unique and has it's own demands and characteristics," says Thompson, "but you can certainly can learn from what your neighbours are doing. You certainly want to know what they are doing well to get your marks."
Rainy River High School was highest among district schools at 329 out of 722, and one of two that were higher than the provincial average.
Education Director for the Rainy River District School Board Heather Campbell says while the provincial test scores is a measure of success, it's not the sole measure.
She says there are many other programs in place used to help improve student success which the Fraser Institute does not take into account in its report.
