Baxter High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baxter, Iowa 50028 · Baxter Comm School District
#28 of 319 high schools in Iowa
#614 of 16,910 nationally
About Baxter High School
Baxter High School is a public high located in Baxter, in the Baxter Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 28th of 319 ranked high schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 2 schools in Baxter; Baxter High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Baxter High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Baxter High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baxter High School a good school?
Baxter High School has a Success Index (US) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #28 of 319 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Baxter High School rank in Iowa?
Baxter High School ranks #28 of 319 high schools in Iowa and #614 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Baxter High School?
Baxter High School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Baxter High School a elementary school or a high school?
Baxter High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Baxter High School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Baxter High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.