Colfax-Mingo Elementary School vs Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
Colfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
287 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Elementary School Colfax, Iowa | Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School Colfax, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #434 of 654 | #214 of 319 |
| National rank | #11856 of 50,301 | #3150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 399 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Colfax | Colfax |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 69.2).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 42.9%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.3).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 287.
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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School better than Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.2 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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Colfax in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School: 399. Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 434th of 654 and Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School is 214th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).