Fahrney Elementary vs Ottumwa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fahrney Elementary
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
490 students
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 10–12
910 students
| Measure | Fahrney Elementary Ottumwa, Iowa | Ottumwa High School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 654 | #267 of 319 |
| National rank | #24454 of 50,301 | #5072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 490 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottumwa High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 51.0).
- •Ottumwa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 49.8%).
- •Fahrney Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.9).
- •Ottumwa High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 490.
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 Fahrney Elementary better than Ottumwa High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ottumwa High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 51.0 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 Fahrney Elementary and Ottumwa High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fahrney Elementary: 490. Ottumwa High School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fahrney Elementary and Ottumwa High School rank in Iowa?
Fahrney Elementary is 600th of 654 and Ottumwa High School is 267th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).