Fairfield High School vs Pence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
Pence Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
317 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield, Iowa | Pence Elementary Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 319 | #414 of 654 |
| National rank | #2711 of 16,910 | #11182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 442 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 70.2).
- •Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Fairfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 56.5%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.2).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 317.
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 Fairfield High School better than Pence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 70.2 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 Fairfield High School and Pence Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High School: 442. Pence Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High School and Pence Elementary rank in Iowa?
Fairfield High School is 186th of 319 and Pence Elementary is 414th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).