Fairfield High School vs West Delaware High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 170 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
West Delaware High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Fairfield, Iowa | West Delaware High School Manchester, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #186 of 319 | #21 of 319 |
| National rank | #2711 of 16,910 | #538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 442 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Fairfield | Manchester |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Delaware High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 72.4).
- •West Delaware High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •West Delaware High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •West Delaware High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 36.9%).
- •West Delaware High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 436.
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 West Delaware High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Delaware High School ranks higher (86.2 vs 72.4 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 Fairfield High School and West Delaware High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Manchester in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High School: 442. West Delaware High School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High School and West Delaware High School rank in Iowa?
Fairfield High School is 186th of 319 and West Delaware High School is 21st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).