Clarinda High School vs Grinnell Community Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarinda High School
Clarinda · Public high · Grades 7–12
511 students
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Grinnell · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Clarinda High School Clarinda, Iowa | Grinnell Community Senior High School Grinnell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #191 of 319 | #108 of 319 |
| National rank | #2778 of 16,910 | #1506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Clarinda | Grinnell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grinnell Community Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 72.1).
- •Grinnell Community Senior High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Grinnell Community Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Grinnell Community Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 37.4%).
- •Clarinda High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Grinnell Community Senior High School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 511.
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 Clarinda High School better than Grinnell Community Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks higher (78.5 vs 72.1 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 Clarinda High School and Grinnell Community Senior High School?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Clarinda and Grinnell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarinda High School: 511. Grinnell Community Senior High School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarinda High School and Grinnell Community Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Clarinda High School is 191st of 319 and Grinnell Community Senior High School is 108th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).