Atlantic High School vs Carroll High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic High School
Atlantic · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Carroll High School
Carroll · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
| Measure | Atlantic High School Atlantic, Iowa | Carroll High School Carroll, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #137 of 319 | #111 of 319 |
| National rank | #1868 of 16,910 | #1548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Atlantic | Carroll |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 76.4).
- •Carroll High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Atlantic High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Carroll High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 37.2%).
- •Carroll High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Carroll High School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 478.
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 Atlantic High School better than Carroll High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll High School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.4 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 Atlantic High School and Carroll High School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Atlantic and Carroll in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic High School: 478. Carroll High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic High School and Carroll High School rank in Iowa?
Atlantic High School is 137th of 319 and Carroll High School is 111th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).