Alexander Elementary vs Iowa City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
| Measure | Alexander Elementary Iowa City, Iowa | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #609 of 654 | #237 of 319 |
| National rank | #25931 of 50,301 | #4015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 1,666 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 71% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 48.8).
- •Iowa City High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 75.9%).
- •Alexander Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 436.
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 Alexander Elementary better than Iowa City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa City High School ranks higher (67.2 vs 48.8 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 Alexander Elementary and Iowa City High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Elementary: 436. Iowa City High School: 1,666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Elementary and Iowa City High School rank in Iowa?
Alexander Elementary is 609th of 654 and Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).