Decorah High School vs Perry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 249 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
Perry High School
Perry · Public high · Grades 9–12
549 students
| Measure | Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa | Perry High School Perry, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 319 | #286 of 319 |
| National rank | #329 of 16,910 | #6617 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| city | Decorah | Perry |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 56.8).
- •Decorah High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Decorah High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Decorah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 54.5%).
- •Decorah High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Decorah High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 549.
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 Perry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah High School ranks higher (88.6 vs 56.8 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 Perry High School?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Perry in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah High School: 555. Perry High School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah High School and Perry High School rank in Iowa?
Decorah High School is 4th of 319 and Perry High School is 286th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).