Clayton Ridge High School vs Starmont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Ridge High School
Guttenberg · Public high · Grades 9–12
176 students
Starmont High School
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Clayton Ridge High School Guttenberg, Iowa | Starmont High School Arlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 319 | #172 of 319 |
| National rank | #1592 of 16,910 | #2492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 176 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Guttenberg | Arlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 73.4).
- •Starmont High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Clayton Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 49.4%).
- •Clayton Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.9).
- •Clayton Ridge High School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 174.
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 Clayton Ridge High School better than Starmont High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Ridge High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.4 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 Clayton Ridge High School and Starmont High School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Guttenberg and Arlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Ridge High School: 176. Starmont High School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Ridge High School and Starmont High School rank in Iowa?
Clayton Ridge High School is 117th of 319 and Starmont High School is 172nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).