Alta-Aurelia High School vs Storm Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.5 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
Storm Lake Middle School
Storm Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia High School Alta, Iowa | Storm Lake Middle School Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 319 | #203 of 239 |
| National rank | #2845 of 16,910 | #5506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 60% |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta-Aurelia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 59.9).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 60%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 56%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 72.8%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Storm Lake Middle School is the larger school with 651 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 Storm Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta-Aurelia High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 59.9 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 Storm Lake Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia High School: 221. Storm Lake Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia High School and Storm Lake Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia High School is 197th of 319 and Storm Lake Middle School is 203rd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).