Cardinal Elementary School vs Maquoketa Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary School
Maquoketa · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
260 students
Maquoketa Community High School
Maquoketa · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary School Maquoketa, Iowa | Maquoketa Community High School Maquoketa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 654 | #253 of 319 |
| National rank | #18250 of 50,301 | #4559 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Maquoketa | Maquoketa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maquoketa Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 59.9).
- •Maquoketa Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 60.8%).
- •Cardinal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Maquoketa Community High School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 260.
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 Cardinal Elementary School better than Maquoketa Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Maquoketa Community High School ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.9 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 Cardinal Elementary School and Maquoketa Community High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Maquoketa and Maquoketa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary School: 260. Maquoketa Community High School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary School and Maquoketa Community High School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal Elementary School is 547th of 654 and Maquoketa Community High School is 253rd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).