Alta Elementary School vs Storm Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary School
Alta · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Storm Lake High School
Storm Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
851 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary School Alta, Iowa | Storm Lake High School Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 654 | #305 of 319 |
| National rank | #10234 of 50,301 | #8116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 256 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 51.1).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 65.6%).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.3).
- •Storm Lake High School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 256.
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 Elementary School better than Storm Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 51.1 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 Alta Elementary School and Storm Lake High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary School: 256. Storm Lake High School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary School and Storm Lake High School rank in Iowa?
Alta Elementary School is 399th of 654 and Storm Lake High School is 305th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).