Dallas Center Elementary vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallas Center Elementary
Dallas Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
169 students
Northwest High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,574 students
| Measure | Dallas Center Elementary Dallas Center, Iowa | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 654 | #249 of 319 |
| National rank | #2558 of 50,301 | #4467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 169 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Dallas Center | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 65.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 23.7%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 169.
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 Dallas Center Elementary better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 65.3 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 Dallas Center Elementary and Northwest High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas Center and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas Center Elementary: 169. Northwest High School: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas Center Elementary and Northwest High School rank in Iowa?
Dallas Center Elementary is 111th of 654 and Northwest High School is 249th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).