Carroll High School vs Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll High School
Carroll · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
Glidden · Public high · Grades 7–12
163 students
| Measure | Carroll High School Carroll, Iowa | Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School Glidden, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 319 | #163 of 319 |
| National rank | #1548 of 16,910 | #2255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 483 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Carroll | Glidden |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 74.4).
- •Carroll High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 31.7%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Carroll High School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 163.
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 Carroll High School better than Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll High School ranks higher (78.2 vs 74.4 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 Carroll High School and Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Carroll and Glidden in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll High School: 483. Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll High School and Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Carroll High School is 111th of 319 and Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School is 163rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).