Colo-NESCO Middle/High School vs Nevada High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 10 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
Nevada High School
Nevada · Public high · Grades 9–12
498 students
| Measure | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School Colo, Iowa | Nevada High School Nevada, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 319 | #118 of 319 |
| National rank | #1408 of 16,910 | #1598 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 216 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Colo | Nevada |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colo-NESCO Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 77.9).
- •Nevada High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Nevada High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 42.6%).
- •Colo-NESCO Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.1).
- •Nevada High School is the larger school with 498 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 Nevada High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colo-NESCO Middle/High School ranks higher (79.1 vs 77.9 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 Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and Nevada High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Colo and Nevada in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School: 216. Nevada High School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and Nevada High School rank in Iowa?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School is 96th of 319 and Nevada High School is 118th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).