Colo-NESCO Middle/High School vs West Marshall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 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
West Marshall High School
State Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
292 students
| Measure | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School Colo, Iowa | West Marshall High School State Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #96 of 319 | #52 of 319 |
| National rank | #1408 of 16,910 | #860 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 216 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Colo | State Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Marshall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 79.1).
- •West Marshall High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •West Marshall High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •West Marshall High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 42.6%).
- •Colo-NESCO Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.2).
- •West Marshall High School is the larger school with 292 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 West Marshall High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Marshall High School ranks higher (83.1 vs 79.1 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 West Marshall High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Colo and State Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School: 216. West Marshall High School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colo-NESCO Middle/High School and West Marshall High School rank in Iowa?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School is 96th of 319 and West Marshall High School is 52nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).