Forest City High School vs Mount Ayr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 287 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City High School
Forest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students
Mount Ayr High School
Mount Ayr · Public high · Grades 6–12
304 students
| Measure | Forest City High School Forest City, Iowa | Mount Ayr High School Mount Ayr, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 319 | #135 of 319 |
| National rank | #1734 of 16,910 | #1832 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 304 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Forest City | Mount Ayr |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.0 vs 76.6).
- •Mount Ayr High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Mount Ayr High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Forest City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 44.7%).
- •Forest City High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
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 Forest City High School better than Mount Ayr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest City High School and Mount Ayr High School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Mount Ayr in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City High School: 304. Mount Ayr High School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City High School and Mount Ayr High School rank in Iowa?
Forest City High School is 126th of 319 and Mount Ayr High School is 135th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).