Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School vs Cardinal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
268 students
Cardinal High School
Eldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
270 students
| Measure | Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School Brooklyn, Iowa | Cardinal High School Eldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 319 | #300 of 319 |
| National rank | #1995 of 16,910 | #7683 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Eldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 52.6).
- •Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 53.3%).
- •Cardinal High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Cardinal High School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 268.
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 Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School better than Cardinal High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (75.7 vs 52.6 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 Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School and Cardinal High School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Eldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School: 268. Cardinal High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School and Cardinal High School rank in Iowa?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School is 148th of 319 and Cardinal High School is 300th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).