Clear Lake High School vs Humboldt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake High School
Clear Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
461 students
Humboldt High School
Humboldt · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Clear Lake High School Clear Lake, Iowa | Humboldt High School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 319 | #113 of 319 |
| National rank | #1158 of 16,910 | #1563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Clear Lake | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 78.1).
- •Humboldt High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Clear Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Clear Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 30.2%).
- •Clear Lake High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Humboldt High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 461.
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 Clear Lake High School better than Humboldt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Lake High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 78.1 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 Clear Lake High School and Humboldt High School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Clear Lake and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake High School: 461. Humboldt High School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake High School and Humboldt High School rank in Iowa?
Clear Lake High School is 79th of 319 and Humboldt High School is 113th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).