Central Decatur MS/HS High School vs Danville Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 204 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
Danville Junior-Senior High School
Danville · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
| Measure | Central Decatur MS/HS High School Leon, Iowa | Danville Junior-Senior High School Danville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 319 | #206 of 319 |
| National rank | #4951 of 16,910 | #2987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 291 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Leon | Danville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 63.3).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 60.5%).
- •Central Decatur MS/HS High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.0).
- •Central Decatur MS/HS High School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 289.
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 Danville Junior-Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Danville Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (71.2 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 Danville Junior-Senior High School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Leon and Danville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Decatur MS/HS High School: 291. Danville Junior-Senior High School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Decatur MS/HS High School and Danville Junior-Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Central Decatur MS/HS High School is 263rd of 319 and Danville Junior-Senior High School is 206th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).