Estherville Lincoln Central High School vs Mid-Prairie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Estherville · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Mid-Prairie High School
Wellman · Public high · Grades 9–12
362 students
| Measure | Estherville Lincoln Central High School Estherville, Iowa | Mid-Prairie High School Wellman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #289 of 319 | #63 of 319 |
| National rank | #6905 of 16,910 | #1007 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Estherville | Wellman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mid-Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 55.5).
- •Mid-Prairie High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Mid-Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Mid-Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 47.1%).
- •Mid-Prairie High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Mid-Prairie High School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 359.
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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School better than Mid-Prairie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mid-Prairie High School ranks higher (81.9 vs 55.5 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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Mid-Prairie High School?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Estherville and Wellman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School: 359. Mid-Prairie High School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Mid-Prairie High School rank in Iowa?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School is 289th of 319 and Mid-Prairie High School is 63rd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).