Edgewood-Colesburg High School vs GMG Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood-Colesburg High School
Edgewood · Public high · Grades 7–12
206 students
GMG Secondary School
Garwin · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
| Measure | Edgewood-Colesburg High School Edgewood, Iowa | GMG Secondary School Garwin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 319 | #211 of 319 |
| National rank | #3315 of 16,910 | #3075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 206 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Edgewood | Garwin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GMG Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 69.9).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •GMG Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 51.2%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg High School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 205.
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 Edgewood-Colesburg High School better than GMG Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), GMG Secondary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 69.9 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 Edgewood-Colesburg High School and GMG Secondary School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Garwin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood-Colesburg High School: 206. GMG Secondary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood-Colesburg High School and GMG Secondary School rank in Iowa?
Edgewood-Colesburg High School is 216th of 319 and GMG Secondary School is 211th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).