Algona High School vs Saydel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 164 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
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Algona High School Algona, Iowa | Saydel High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 319 | #282 of 319 |
| National rank | #1529 of 16,910 | #6284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Algona | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algona High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 58.1).
- •Algona High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Algona High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Algona High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 52.8%).
- •Algona High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.0).
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 Saydel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Algona High School ranks higher (78.3 vs 58.1 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 Saydel High School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Algona and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algona High School: 458. Saydel High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algona High School and Saydel High School rank in Iowa?
Algona High School is 110th of 319 and Saydel High School is 282nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).