Algona High School vs Humboldt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algona High School
Algona · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
Humboldt High School
Humboldt · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Algona High School Algona, Iowa | Humboldt High School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 319 | #113 of 319 |
| National rank | #1529 of 16,910 | #1563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 458 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Algona | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.3 vs 78.1).
- •Algona High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Humboldt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 36.2%).
- •Algona High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Humboldt High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 458.
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 Algona High School better than Humboldt High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algona High School and Humboldt High School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Algona and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algona High School: 458. Humboldt High School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algona High School and Humboldt High School rank in Iowa?
Algona High School is 110th of 319 and Humboldt High School is 113th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).