Creston High School vs Creston Middle 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 High School
Creston · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students
Creston Middle School
Creston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Creston High School Creston, Iowa | Creston Middle School Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 319 | #149 of 239 |
| National rank | #4218 of 16,910 | #2596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Creston | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 66.3).
- •Creston Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Creston High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Creston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 54.4%).
- •Creston Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.7).
- •Creston High School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 259.
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 High School better than Creston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Middle School ranks higher (73.7 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 High School and Creston Middle School?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Creston and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston High School: 486. Creston Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston High School and Creston Middle School rank in Iowa?
Creston High School is 242nd of 319 and Creston Middle School is 149th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).