Earlham Senior High School vs Van Meter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlham Senior High School
Earlham · Public high · Grades 9–12
189 students
Van Meter High School
Van Meter · Public high · Grades 9–12
316 students
| Measure | Earlham Senior High School Earlham, Iowa | Van Meter High School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #80 of 319 | #5 of 319 |
| National rank | #1172 of 16,910 | #369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 189 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| city | Earlham | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Meter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 80.6).
- •Van Meter High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Van Meter High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74.5%).
- •Van Meter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 15.9%).
- •Earlham Senior High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Van Meter High School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 189.
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 Earlham Senior High School better than Van Meter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Meter High School ranks higher (88.0 vs 80.6 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 Earlham Senior High School and Van Meter High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Earlham and Van Meter in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earlham Senior High School: 189. Van Meter High School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earlham Senior High School and Van Meter High School rank in Iowa?
Earlham Senior High School is 80th of 319 and Van Meter High School is 5th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).