AHSTW High School vs GMG Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AHSTW High School
Avoca · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
GMG Secondary School
Garwin · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
| Measure | AHSTW High School Avoca, Iowa | GMG Secondary School Garwin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 319 | #211 of 319 |
| National rank | #830 of 16,910 | #3075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 62% |
| city | Avoca | Garwin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AHSTW High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 70.9).
- •AHSTW High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •AHSTW High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •AHSTW High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 51.2%).
- •AHSTW High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
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 AHSTW High School better than GMG Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), AHSTW High School ranks higher (83.3 vs 70.9 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 AHSTW High School and GMG Secondary School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Garwin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AHSTW High School: 205. GMG Secondary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AHSTW High School and GMG Secondary School rank in Iowa?
AHSTW High School is 50th of 319 and GMG Secondary School is 211th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).