Decorah High School vs Mount Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 264 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
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
545 students
| Measure | Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa | Mount Pleasant High School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 319 | #158 of 319 |
| National rank | #329 of 16,910 | #2201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| city | Decorah | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 74.7).
- •Decorah High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •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 39.1%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Decorah High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 545.
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 Mount Pleasant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah High School ranks higher (88.6 vs 74.7 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 Mount Pleasant High School?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah High School: 555. Mount Pleasant High School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah High School and Mount Pleasant High School rank in Iowa?
Decorah High School is 4th of 319 and Mount Pleasant High School is 158th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).