Cunningham School vs East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 982 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
East High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Cunningham School Waterloo, Iowa | East High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 654 | #307 of 319 |
| National rank | #36492 of 50,301 | #8588 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 33.1).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 91.4%).
- •Cunningham School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.7).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 443.
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 Cunningham School better than East High School?
On the Success Index (US), East High School ranks higher (49.2 vs 33.1 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 Cunningham School and East High School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham School: 443. East High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham School and East High School rank in Iowa?
Cunningham School is 647th of 654 and East High School is 307th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).