Dunkerton High School vs Wapsie Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 13 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
Wapsie Valley High School
Fairbank · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
| Measure | Dunkerton High School Dunkerton, Iowa | Wapsie Valley High School Fairbank, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #173 of 319 | #37 of 319 |
| National rank | #2501 of 16,910 | #707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 200 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Dunkerton | Fairbank |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wapsie Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 73.3).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 32%).
- •Dunkerton High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Wapsie Valley High School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 200.
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 Wapsie Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wapsie Valley High School ranks higher (84.4 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 Wapsie Valley High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Dunkerton and Fairbank in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunkerton High School: 200. Wapsie Valley High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunkerton High School and Wapsie Valley High School rank in Iowa?
Dunkerton High School is 173rd of 319 and Wapsie Valley High School is 37th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).