Cedar Falls High School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.5 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
Southdale Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
539 students
| Measure | Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Southdale Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 319 | #46 of 654 |
| National rank | #763 of 16,910 | #1372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,333 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 83% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 83.9).
- •Southdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Southdale Elementary 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 22.1%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Cedar Falls High School is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 539.
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 Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southdale Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 83.9 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 Cedar Falls High School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Falls High School: 1,333. Southdale Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Falls High School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cedar Falls High School is 44th of 319 and Southdale Elementary School is 46th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).