Aplington Elementary School vs Aplington-Parkersburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Elementary School
Aplington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
165 students
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
247 students
| Measure | Aplington Elementary School Aplington, Iowa | Aplington-Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #241 of 654 | #71 of 319 |
| National rank | #5525 of 50,301 | #1069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Aplington | Parkersburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 79.0).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 30.9%).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Aplington-Parkersburg High School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 165.
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 Aplington Elementary School better than Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Aplington-Parkersburg High School ranks higher (81.3 vs 79.0 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 Aplington Elementary School and Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Aplington and Parkersburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Elementary School: 165. Aplington-Parkersburg High School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Elementary School and Aplington-Parkersburg High School rank in Iowa?
Aplington Elementary School is 241st of 654 and Aplington-Parkersburg High School is 71st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).