Ballard East Elementary vs Ballard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard East Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students
Ballard High School
Huxley · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
| Measure | Ballard East Elementary Cambridge, Iowa | Ballard High School Huxley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 654 | #38 of 319 |
| National rank | #615 of 50,301 | #735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Cambridge | Huxley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 84.1).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Ballard High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Ballard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 23.5%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 417.
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 Ballard East Elementary better than Ballard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard East Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 84.1 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 Ballard East Elementary and Ballard High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Huxley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard East Elementary: 417. Ballard High School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard East Elementary and Ballard High School rank in Iowa?
Ballard East Elementary is 7th of 654 and Ballard High School is 38th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).