Carlisle High School vs Denison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle High School
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Denison High School
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
777 students
| Measure | Carlisle High School Carlisle, Iowa | Denison High School Denison, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 319 | #281 of 319 |
| National rank | #2633 of 16,910 | #6146 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 754 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Carlisle | Denison |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 58.6).
- •Carlisle High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Carlisle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 64.4%).
- •Denison High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.9).
- •Denison High School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 754.
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 Carlisle High School better than Denison High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 58.6 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 Carlisle High School and Denison High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Denison in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle High School: 754. Denison High School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle High School and Denison High School rank in Iowa?
Carlisle High School is 182nd of 319 and Denison High School is 281st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).