Alta-Aurelia High School vs Tri-Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 131 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
Tri-Center High School
Neola · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia High School Alta, Iowa | Tri-Center High School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 319 | #176 of 319 |
| National rank | #2845 of 16,910 | #2549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 221 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Alta | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Center High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 71.8).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 34.4%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Tri-Center 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 Tri-Center High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Center High School ranks higher (73.2 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 Tri-Center High School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Alta and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia High School: 221. Tri-Center High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia High School and Tri-Center High School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia High School is 197th of 319 and Tri-Center High School is 176th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).