Crestwood High School vs PCM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood High School
Cresco · Public high · Grades 9–12
346 students
PCM High School
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Crestwood High School Cresco, Iowa | PCM High School Monroe, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #162 of 319 | #11 of 319 |
| National rank | #2251 of 16,910 | #431 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Cresco | Monroe |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PCM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 74.4).
- •PCM High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •PCM High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •PCM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 44.2%).
- •Crestwood High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •PCM High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 346.
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 Crestwood High School better than PCM High School?
On the Success Index (US), PCM High School ranks higher (87.2 vs 74.4 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 Crestwood High School and PCM High School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Cresco and Monroe in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood High School: 346. PCM High School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood High School and PCM High School rank in Iowa?
Crestwood High School is 162nd of 319 and PCM High School is 11th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).