Creston Elementary School vs Creston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 552 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Elementary School
Creston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
416 students
Creston High School
Creston · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students
| Measure | Creston Elementary School Creston, Iowa | Creston High School Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 654 | #242 of 319 |
| National rank | #11449 of 50,301 | #4218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| city | Creston | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 66.3).
- •Creston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Creston High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Creston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Creston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Creston High School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 416.
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 Creston Elementary School better than Creston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 66.3 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 Creston Elementary School and Creston High School?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Creston and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Elementary School: 416. Creston High School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Elementary School and Creston High School rank in Iowa?
Creston Elementary School is 424th of 654 and Creston High School is 242nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).