Emmetsburg High School vs Graettinger-Terril High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Graettinger-Terril High School
Graettinger · Public high · Grades 9–12
128 students
| Measure | Emmetsburg High School Emmetsburg, Iowa | Graettinger-Terril High School Graettinger, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 319 | #290 of 319 |
| National rank | #3316 of 16,910 | #6928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 235 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 117.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49.5% |
| city | Emmetsburg | Graettinger |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emmetsburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 55.4).
- •Emmetsburg High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49.5%).
- •Emmetsburg High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49.5%).
- •Emmetsburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 46.1%).
- •Graettinger-Terril High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 117.5).
- •Emmetsburg High School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 128.
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 Emmetsburg High School better than Graettinger-Terril High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emmetsburg High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 55.4 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 Emmetsburg High School and Graettinger-Terril High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Emmetsburg and Graettinger in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmetsburg High School: 235. Graettinger-Terril High School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmetsburg High School and Graettinger-Terril High School rank in Iowa?
Emmetsburg High School is 217th of 319 and Graettinger-Terril High School is 290th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).