Carrie Lee Elementary vs Decorah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 777 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Lee Elementary
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
215 students
Decorah High School
Decorah · Public high · Grades 9–12
555 students
| Measure | Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, Iowa | Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #70 of 654 | #4 of 319 |
| National rank | #1739 of 50,301 | #329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 86.7).
- •Decorah High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Decorah High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 80%).
- •Decorah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 30.7%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Decorah High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 215.
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 Carrie Lee Elementary better than Decorah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah High School ranks higher (88.6 vs 86.7 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 Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah High School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Lee Elementary: 215. Decorah High School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah High School rank in Iowa?
Carrie Lee Elementary is 70th of 654 and Decorah High School is 4th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).