ADM Senior High School vs DeSoto Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ADM Senior High School
Adel · Public high · Grades 9–12
666 students
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
| Measure | ADM Senior High School Adel, Iowa | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 319 | #53 of 239 |
| National rank | #467 of 16,910 | #937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 666 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| city | Adel | DeSoto |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ADM Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 83.6).
- •ADM Senior High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •ADM Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •ADM Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 20.2%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •ADM Senior High School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 337.
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 ADM Senior High School better than DeSoto Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), ADM Senior High School ranks higher (86.8 vs 83.6 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 ADM Senior High School and DeSoto Intermediate School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Adel and DeSoto in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ADM Senior High School: 666. DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ADM Senior High School and DeSoto Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
ADM Senior High School is 13th of 319 and DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).