Decorah High School vs Decorah Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 683 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decorah High School
Decorah · Public high · Grades 9–12
555 students
Decorah Middle School
Decorah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
432 students
| Measure | Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa | Decorah Middle School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 319 | #5 of 239 |
| National rank | #329 of 16,910 | #237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 555 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 88.6).
- •Decorah High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Decorah High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Decorah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 26.2%).
- •Decorah Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Decorah High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 432.
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 Decorah High School better than Decorah Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Middle School ranks higher (90.8 vs 88.6 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 Decorah High School and Decorah Middle School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah High School: 555. Decorah Middle School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah High School and Decorah Middle School rank in Iowa?
Decorah High School is 4th of 319 and Decorah Middle School is 5th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).