Algona High School vs Lucia Wallace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 376 m 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
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
226 students
| Measure | Algona High School Algona, Iowa | Lucia Wallace Elementary School Algona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #110 of 319 | #190 of 654 |
| National rank | #1529 of 16,910 | #4370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 458 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Algona | Algona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.3).
- •Algona High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Algona High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Algona High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Algona High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 226.
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 Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lucia Wallace Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.3 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 Algona High School and Lucia Wallace Elementary School?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Algona and Algona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algona High School: 458. Lucia Wallace Elementary School: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algona High School and Lucia Wallace Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Algona High School is 110th of 319 and Lucia Wallace Elementary School is 190th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).