Dallas Center-Grimes High School vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 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
Waterford Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Dallas Center-Grimes High School Grimes, Iowa | Waterford Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 319 | #311 of 654 |
| National rank | #1485 of 16,910 | #7295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,073 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | Grimes | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 76.1).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 17.8%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Dallas Center-Grimes High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 464.
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 Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 76.1 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 Dallas Center-Grimes High School and Waterford Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School: 1,073. Waterford Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas Center-Grimes High School and Waterford Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is 104th of 319 and Waterford Elementary School is 311th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).