Charles City High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 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
Washington Elementary School
Charles City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
206 students
| Measure | Charles City High School Charles City, Iowa | Washington Elementary School Charles City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 319 | #546 of 654 |
| National rank | #6289 of 16,910 | #18237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 472 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Charles City | Charles City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 58.0).
- •Charles City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 60.2%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.7).
- •Charles City High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 206.
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 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 Washington Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Charles City and Charles City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles City High School: 472. Washington Elementary School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles City High School and Washington Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Charles City High School is 283rd of 319 and Washington Elementary School is 546th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).