Cedar Falls High School vs Dike-New Hartford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,333 students
Dike-New Hartford High School
Dike · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students
| Measure | Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Dike-New Hartford High School Dike, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 319 | #45 of 319 |
| National rank | #763 of 16,910 | #778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,333 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Dike |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.9 vs 83.8).
- •Dike-New Hartford High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Dike-New Hartford High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 26.2%).
- •Dike-New Hartford High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Cedar Falls High School is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 294.
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 Cedar Falls High School better than Dike-New Hartford High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedar Falls High School and Dike-New Hartford High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Dike in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Falls High School: 1,333. Dike-New Hartford High School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Falls High School and Dike-New Hartford High School rank in Iowa?
Cedar Falls High School is 44th of 319 and Dike-New Hartford High School is 45th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).