Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School vs Danville Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
Colfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
287 students
Danville Junior-Senior High School
Danville · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School Colfax, Iowa | Danville Junior-Senior High School Danville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 319 | #206 of 319 |
| National rank | #3150 of 16,910 | #2987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 287 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Colfax | Danville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.6 vs 71.2).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 37.7%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.0).
- •Danville Junior-Senior High School is the larger school with 289 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 Jr/Sr High School better than Danville Junior-Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School and Danville Junior-Senior High School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Danville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School: 287. Danville Junior-Senior High School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School and Danville Junior-Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School is 214th of 319 and Danville Junior-Senior High School is 206th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).