Decorah High School vs Glenwood Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 411 km 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
Glenwood Senior High School
Glenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
570 students
| Measure | Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa | Glenwood Senior High School Glenwood, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 319 | #220 of 319 |
| National rank | #329 of 16,910 | #3398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| city | Decorah | Glenwood |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 69.6).
- •Decorah High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Decorah High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Decorah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 36.8%).
- •Decorah High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.8).
- •Glenwood Senior High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 555.
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 Glenwood Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah High School ranks higher (88.6 vs 69.6 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 Glenwood Senior High School?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Glenwood in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah High School: 555. Glenwood Senior High School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah High School and Glenwood Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Decorah High School is 4th of 319 and Glenwood Senior High School is 220th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).