Central Decatur MS/HS High School vs Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Decatur MS/HS High School
Leon · Public high · Grades 7–12
291 students
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
Clarion · Public high · Grades 9–12
291 students
| Measure | Central Decatur MS/HS High School Leon, Iowa | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School Clarion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 319 | #144 of 319 |
| National rank | #4951 of 16,910 | #1980 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 291 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74.5% |
| city | Leon | Clarion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 63.3).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 60.5%).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
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 Decatur MS/HS High School better than Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 63.3 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 Decatur MS/HS High School and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Leon and Clarion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Decatur MS/HS High School: 291. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Decatur MS/HS High School and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School rank in Iowa?
Central Decatur MS/HS High School is 263rd of 319 and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is 144th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).