Creston High School vs Harlan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 104 km 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
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students
| Measure | Creston High School Creston, Iowa | Harlan High School Harlan, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #242 of 319 | #29 of 319 |
| National rank | #4218 of 16,910 | #618 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Creston | Harlan |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 66.3).
- •Harlan High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Harlan High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Harlan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 44.2%).
- •Harlan High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
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 Harlan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan High School ranks higher (85.3 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 Harlan High School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Creston and Harlan in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston High School: 486. Harlan High School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston High School and Harlan High School rank in Iowa?
Creston High School is 242nd of 319 and Harlan High School is 29th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).