Denison High School vs Pella High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison High School
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
777 students
Pella High School
Pella · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Denison High School Denison, Iowa | Pella High School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #281 of 319 | #30 of 319 |
| National rank | #6146 of 16,910 | #641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 777 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Denison | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pella High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 58.6).
- •Pella High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Pella High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Pella High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Pella High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
- •Pella High School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 777.
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 Denison High School better than Pella High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pella High School ranks higher (85.0 vs 58.6 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 Denison High School and Pella High School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Denison and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison High School: 777. Pella High School: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison High School and Pella High School rank in Iowa?
Denison High School is 281st of 319 and Pella High School is 30th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).