Dallas Center-Grimes High School vs North Scott High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Grimes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
North Scott High School
Eldridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,081 students
| Measure | Dallas Center-Grimes High School Grimes, Iowa | North Scott High School Eldridge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #104 of 319 | #89 of 319 |
| National rank | #1485 of 16,910 | #1300 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| city | Grimes | Eldridge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Scott High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 78.6).
- •North Scott High School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •North Scott High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 21.8%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •North Scott High School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 1,073.
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-Grimes High School better than North Scott High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Scott High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 78.6 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-Grimes High School and North Scott High School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Eldridge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School: 1,073. North Scott High School: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas Center-Grimes High School and North Scott High School rank in Iowa?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is 104th of 319 and North Scott High School is 89th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).