Central City High School vs Guthrie Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City High School
Central City · Public high · Grades 6–12
200 students
Guthrie Center High School
Guthrie Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | Central City High School Central City, Iowa | Guthrie Center High School Guthrie Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 319 | #69 of 319 |
| National rank | #2141 of 16,910 | #1060 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Central City | Guthrie Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guthrie Center High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 75.0).
- •Guthrie Center High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Guthrie Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 37%).
- •Central City High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Central City High School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 198.
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 High School better than Guthrie Center High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guthrie Center High School ranks higher (81.4 vs 75.0 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 High School and Guthrie Center High School?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Central City and Guthrie Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City High School: 200. Guthrie Center High School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City High School and Guthrie Center High School rank in Iowa?
Central City High School is 153rd of 319 and Guthrie Center High School is 69th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).