Emmetsburg High School vs Ogden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 132 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
Ogden High School
Ogden · Public high · Grades 9–12
234 students
| Measure | Emmetsburg High School Emmetsburg, Iowa | Ogden High School Ogden, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #217 of 319 | #36 of 319 |
| National rank | #3316 of 16,910 | #704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 235 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 117.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74.5% |
| city | Emmetsburg | Ogden |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ogden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 69.9).
- •Ogden High School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Ogden High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Ogden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 37.4%).
- •Ogden High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 117.5).
- •Emmetsburg High School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 234.
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 Ogden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ogden High School ranks higher (84.4 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 Emmetsburg High School and Ogden High School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Emmetsburg and Ogden in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmetsburg High School: 235. Ogden High School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmetsburg High School and Ogden High School rank in Iowa?
Emmetsburg High School is 217th of 319 and Ogden High School is 36th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).