Fisher Elementary School vs Marshalltown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fisher Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
| Measure | Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa | Marshalltown High School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 654 | #299 of 319 |
| National rank | #12803 of 50,301 | #7593 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,629 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 53.0).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 72.6%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.1).
- •Marshalltown High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 368.
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 Fisher Elementary School better than Marshalltown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 53.0 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 Fisher Elementary School and Marshalltown High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fisher Elementary School: 368. Marshalltown High School: 1,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fisher Elementary School and Marshalltown High School rank in Iowa?
Fisher Elementary School is 453rd of 654 and Marshalltown High School is 299th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).