Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School vs GMG Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School
Belle Plaine · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
GMG Secondary School
Garwin · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School Belle Plaine, Iowa | GMG Secondary School Garwin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 319 | #211 of 319 |
| National rank | #1992 of 16,910 | #3075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Garwin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.9).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •GMG Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 51.2%).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
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 Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School better than GMG Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.9 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 Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School and GMG Secondary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Garwin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School: 205. GMG Secondary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School and GMG Secondary School rank in Iowa?
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School is 147th of 319 and GMG Secondary School is 211th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).