Colo-NESCO Middle/High School vs East Marshall Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School
Colo · Public high · Grades 5–12
216 students
East Marshall Senior High School
Le Grand · Public high · Grades 9–12
217 students
| Measure | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School Colo, Iowa | East Marshall Senior High School Le Grand, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 319 | #95 of 319 |
| National rank | #1408 of 16,910 | #1377 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 216 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 64.5% |
| city | Colo | Le Grand |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 79.3).
- •Colo-NESCO Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •East Marshall Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •East Marshall Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Colo-NESCO Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •East Marshall Senior High School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 216.
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 Colo-NESCO Middle/High School better than East Marshall 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 Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and East Marshall Senior High School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Colo and Le Grand in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School: 216. East Marshall Senior High School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and East Marshall Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School is 96th of 319 and East Marshall Senior High School is 95th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).