Cardinal High School vs Cardinal Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal High School
Eldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
270 students
Cardinal Junior High
Eldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Cardinal High School Eldon, Iowa | Cardinal Junior High Eldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 319 | #217 of 239 |
| National rank | #7683 of 16,910 | #6555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 270 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Eldon | Eldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 52.6).
- •Cardinal Junior High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Cardinal Junior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54.5%).
- •Cardinal High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 60.8%).
- •Cardinal High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.5).
- •Cardinal Junior High is the larger school with 314 students compared with 270.
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 High School better than Cardinal Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Junior High ranks higher (55.0 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 Cardinal High School and Cardinal Junior High?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Eldon and Eldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal High School: 270. Cardinal Junior High: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal High School and Cardinal Junior High rank in Iowa?
Cardinal High School is 300th of 319 and Cardinal Junior High is 217th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).