Abraham Lincoln High School vs Cedar Falls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,333 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln High School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 319 | #44 of 319 |
| National rank | #7472 of 16,910 | #763 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,333 | 1,333 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 1,333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 76% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Falls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 53.4).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 53%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 46.1%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
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 Abraham Lincoln High School better than Cedar Falls High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Falls High School ranks higher (83.9 vs 53.4 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 Abraham Lincoln High School and Cedar Falls High School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln High School: 1,333. Cedar Falls High School: 1,333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln High School and Cedar Falls High School rank in Iowa?
Abraham Lincoln High School is 297th of 319 and Cedar Falls High School is 44th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).