Charles City High School vs Solon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 169 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
Solon High School
Solon · Public high · Grades 9–12
471 students
| Measure | Charles City High School Charles City, Iowa | Solon High School Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #283 of 319 | #3 of 319 |
| National rank | #6289 of 16,910 | #320 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Charles City | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 58.0).
- •Solon High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Solon High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Solon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 44.7%).
- •Charles City High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 471.
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 Solon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Solon High School ranks higher (88.8 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 Solon High School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Charles City and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles City High School: 472. Solon High School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles City High School and Solon High School rank in Iowa?
Charles City High School is 283rd of 319 and Solon High School is 3rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).