Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School vs South Central Calhoun High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 141 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
South Central Calhoun High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School Colfax, Iowa | South Central Calhoun High School Lake City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #214 of 319 | #26 of 319 |
| National rank | #3150 of 16,910 | #572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Colfax | Lake City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Central Calhoun High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 70.6).
- •South Central Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •South Central Calhoun High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 40.5%).
- •South Central Calhoun High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.0).
- •Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 284.
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 South Central Calhoun High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Central Calhoun High School ranks higher (85.8 vs 70.6 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 Jr/Sr High School and South Central Calhoun High School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Lake City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School: 287. South Central Calhoun High School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School and South Central Calhoun High School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School is 214th of 319 and South Central Calhoun High School is 26th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).