Central City Elementary School vs North Linn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km 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
North Linn Elementary
Troy Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Central City Elementary School Central City, Iowa | North Linn Elementary Troy Mills, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #340 of 654 | #143 of 654 |
| National rank | #8127 of 50,301 | #3188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 170 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Central City | Troy Mills |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Linn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 74.7).
- •North Linn Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •North Linn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •North Linn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 33.5%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.1).
- •North Linn Elementary is the larger school with 281 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 North Linn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Linn Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 74.7 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 Central City Elementary School and North Linn Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Central City and Troy Mills in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elementary School: 170. North Linn Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elementary School and North Linn Elementary rank in Iowa?
Central City Elementary School is 340th of 654 and North Linn Elementary is 143rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).