Boone High School vs Spencer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 157 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
Spencer High School
Spencer · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Boone High School Boone, Iowa | Spencer High School Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 319 | #204 of 319 |
| National rank | #1579 of 16,910 | #2951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Boone | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boone High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 71.4).
- •Spencer High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Spencer High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Boone High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 45.3%).
- •Boone High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Boone High School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 688.
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 Spencer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boone High School ranks higher (78.0 vs 71.4 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 Spencer High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Boone and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boone High School: 704. Spencer High School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boone High School and Spencer High School rank in Iowa?
Boone High School is 115th of 319 and Spencer High School is 204th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).