Dallas Center-Grimes High School vs South Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 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
South Prairie Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Dallas Center-Grimes High School Grimes, Iowa | South Prairie Elementary Grimes, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #104 of 319 | #66 of 654 |
| National rank | #1485 of 16,910 | #1691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,073 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| city | Grimes | Grimes |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 78.6).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 30.3%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.0).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 436.
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 South Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Prairie Elementary ranks higher (86.9 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 South Prairie Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Grimes in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School: 1,073. South Prairie Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas Center-Grimes High School and South Prairie Elementary rank in Iowa?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is 104th of 319 and South Prairie Elementary is 66th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).