Ames High School vs Bettendorf High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 265 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames High School
Ames · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
| Measure | Ames High School Ames, Iowa | Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #101 of 319 | #87 of 319 |
| National rank | #1438 of 16,910 | #1278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,440 | 1,433 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| city | Ames | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettendorf High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.9).
- •Ames High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Ames High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 29.9%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Ames High School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 1,433.
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 Ames High School better than Bettendorf High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bettendorf High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.9 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 Ames High School and Bettendorf High School?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Ames and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames High School: 1,440. Bettendorf High School: 1,433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames High School and Bettendorf High School rank in Iowa?
Ames High School is 101st of 319 and Bettendorf High School is 87th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).