Bettendorf High School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, Iowa | North High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 319 | #317 of 319 |
| National rank | #1278 of 16,910 | #14448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,433 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 32% |
| city | Bettendorf | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettendorf High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 24.7).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 32%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 36%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 84%).
- •Bettendorf High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.6).
- •Bettendorf High School is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 1,428.
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 Bettendorf High School better than North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bettendorf High School ranks higher (79.9 vs 24.7 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 Bettendorf High School and North High School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettendorf High School: 1,433. North High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettendorf High School and North High School rank in Iowa?
Bettendorf High School is 87th of 319 and North High School is 317th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).