Central City Elementary School vs Central City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Elementary School
Central City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
Central City High School
Central City · Public high · Grades 6–12
200 students
| Measure | Central City Elementary School Central City, Iowa | Central City High School Central City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #340 of 654 | #153 of 319 |
| National rank | #8127 of 50,301 | #2141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 170 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Central City | Central City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.7 vs 75.0).
- •Central City High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 37%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.0).
- •Central City High School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 170.
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 Central City Elementary School better than Central City 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 Central City Elementary School and Central City High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Central City and Central City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elementary School: 170. Central City High School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elementary School and Central City High School rank in Iowa?
Central City Elementary School is 340th of 654 and Central City High School is 153rd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).