Boyer Valley Middle/High School vs Columbus Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyer Valley Middle/High School
Dunlap · Public high · Grades 6–12
219 students
Columbus Community High School
Columbus Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Boyer Valley Middle/High School Dunlap, Iowa | Columbus Community High School Columbus Junction, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 319 | #306 of 319 |
| National rank | #2919 of 16,910 | #8503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 219 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 44.5% |
| city | Dunlap | Columbus Junction |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyer Valley Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 49.5).
- •Boyer Valley Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Boyer Valley Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Boyer Valley Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 56.4%).
- •Columbus Community High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
- •Columbus Community High School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 219.
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 Boyer Valley Middle/High School better than Columbus Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks higher (71.5 vs 49.5 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 Boyer Valley Middle/High School and Columbus Community High School?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Columbus Junction in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyer Valley Middle/High School: 219. Columbus Community High School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyer Valley Middle/High School and Columbus Community High School rank in Iowa?
Boyer Valley Middle/High School is 203rd of 319 and Columbus Community High School is 306th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).