Charles City High School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 162 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles City High School
Charles City · Public high · Grades 9–12
472 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
470 students
| Measure | Charles City High School Charles City, Iowa | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #283 of 319 | #55 of 319 |
| National rank | #6289 of 16,910 | #904 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| city | Charles City | Mount Vernon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 58.0).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Charles City High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.1).
- •Charles City High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 470.
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 Charles City High School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (82.8 vs 58.0 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 Charles City High School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Charles City and Mount Vernon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles City High School: 472. Mount Vernon High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles City High School and Mount Vernon High School rank in Iowa?
Charles City High School is 283rd of 319 and Mount Vernon High School is 55th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).