Central Elementary School vs Nevada High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 708 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Nevada · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
632 students
Nevada High School
Nevada · Public high · Grades 9–12
498 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Nevada, Iowa | Nevada High School Nevada, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 654 | #118 of 319 |
| National rank | #5166 of 50,301 | #1598 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Nevada | Nevada |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 77.9).
- •Nevada High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Nevada High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Nevada High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 498.
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 Elementary School better than Nevada High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.9 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 Elementary School and Nevada High School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Nevada and Nevada in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 632. Nevada High School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Nevada High School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary School is 222nd of 654 and Nevada High School is 118th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).