Cora B Darling Elementary vs John R Mott Jr/Hi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 106 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora B Darling Elementary
Postville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
John R Mott Jr/Hi School
Postville · Public high · Grades 7–12
342 students
| Measure | Cora B Darling Elementary Postville, Iowa | John R Mott Jr/Hi School Postville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 654 | #313 of 319 |
| National rank | #24595 of 50,301 | #11274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 363 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Postville | Postville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora B Darling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 38.7).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •John R Mott Jr/Hi School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 83.7%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 342.
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 Cora B Darling Elementary better than John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
On the Success Index (US), Cora B Darling Elementary ranks higher (50.8 vs 38.7 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 Cora B Darling Elementary and John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
About 106 m in a straight line, between Postville and Postville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora B Darling Elementary: 363. John R Mott Jr/Hi School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora B Darling Elementary and John R Mott Jr/Hi School rank in Iowa?
Cora B Darling Elementary is 602nd of 654 and John R Mott Jr/Hi School is 313th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).