Dunkerton High School vs Guthrie Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunkerton High School
Dunkerton · Public high · Grades 6–12
200 students
Guthrie Center High School
Guthrie Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | Dunkerton High School Dunkerton, Iowa | Guthrie Center High School Guthrie Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #173 of 319 | #69 of 319 |
| National rank | #2501 of 16,910 | #1060 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Dunkerton | Guthrie Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guthrie Center High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 73.3).
- •Dunkerton High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Guthrie Center High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Guthrie Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 32%).
- •Guthrie Center High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Dunkerton High School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 198.
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 Dunkerton High School better than Guthrie Center High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guthrie Center High School ranks higher (81.4 vs 73.3 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 Dunkerton High School and Guthrie Center High School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Dunkerton and Guthrie Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunkerton High School: 200. Guthrie Center High School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunkerton High School and Guthrie Center High School rank in Iowa?
Dunkerton High School is 173rd of 319 and Guthrie Center High School is 69th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).