East High School vs Hiatt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 551 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | East High School Des Moines, Iowa | Hiatt Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 319 | #239 of 239 |
| National rank | #14628 of 16,910 | #12528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,952 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiatt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 23.7).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 93.4%).
- •Hiatt Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.9).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,952 students compared with 488.
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 East High School better than Hiatt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiatt Middle School ranks higher (26.8 vs 23.7 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 East High School and Hiatt Middle School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,952. Hiatt Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and Hiatt Middle School rank in Iowa?
East High School is 318th of 319 and Hiatt Middle School is 239th of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).