Boone High School vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boone High School
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
735 students
| Measure | Boone High School Boone, Iowa | Marion High School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 319 | #134 of 319 |
| National rank | #1579 of 16,910 | #1828 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Boone | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boone High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 76.6).
- •Marion High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Boone High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 30.7%).
- •Boone High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 704.
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 Boone High School better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boone High School ranks higher (78.0 vs 76.6 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 Boone High School and Marion High School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Boone and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boone High School: 704. Marion High School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boone High School and Marion High School rank in Iowa?
Boone High School is 115th of 319 and Marion High School is 134th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).