Cardinal High School vs Woodward-Granger High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 172 km 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
Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward · Public high · Grades 9–12
270 students
| Measure | Cardinal High School Eldon, Iowa | Woodward-Granger High School Woodward, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #300 of 319 | #1 of 319 |
| National rank | #7683 of 16,910 | #237 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 84.5% |
| city | Eldon | Woodward |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodward-Granger High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 52.6).
- •Woodward-Granger High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 42%).
- •Woodward-Granger High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 54.5%).
- •Woodward-Granger High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 53.3%).
- •Woodward-Granger High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Woodward-Granger High School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodward-Granger High School ranks higher (90.1 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 Woodward-Granger High School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Eldon and Woodward in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal High School: 270. Woodward-Granger High School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal High School and Woodward-Granger High School rank in Iowa?
Cardinal High School is 300th of 319 and Woodward-Granger High School is 1st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).