Alta-Aurelia High School vs Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-Aurelia High School
Alta · Public high · Grades 9–12
221 students
Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School
Martensdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
225 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia High School Alta, Iowa | Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School Martensdale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #197 of 319 | #123 of 319 |
| National rank | #2845 of 16,910 | #1648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 221 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| city | Alta | Martensdale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 71.8).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 34.4%).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 221.
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 Alta-Aurelia High School better than Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (77.5 vs 71.8 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 Alta-Aurelia High School and Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Alta and Martensdale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia High School: 221. Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia High School and Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia High School is 197th of 319 and Martensdale-St Marys Jr-Sr High School is 123rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).