Ballard High School vs Ballard West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High School
Huxley · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
Ballard West Elementary
Slater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
451 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Huxley, Iowa | Ballard West Elementary Slater, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 319 | #388 of 654 |
| National rank | #735 of 16,910 | #9910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 586 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Huxley | Slater |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 72.0).
- •Ballard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 18.8%).
- •Ballard West Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 451.
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 High School better than Ballard West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard High School ranks higher (84.1 vs 72.0 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 Ballard High School and Ballard West Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Huxley and Slater in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 586. Ballard West Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and Ballard West Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ballard High School is 38th of 319 and Ballard West Elementary is 388th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).