Fort Dodge High School vs Lewis Central Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dodge High School
Fort Dodge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,020 students
Lewis Central Senior High School
Council Bluffs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,020 students
| Measure | Fort Dodge High School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Lewis Central Senior High School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #298 of 319 | #106 of 319 |
| National rank | #7562 of 16,910 | #1488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 80% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis Central Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 53.1).
- •Lewis Central Senior High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Lewis Central Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •Lewis Central Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 48.3%).
- •Fort Dodge High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.6).
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 Fort Dodge High School better than Lewis Central Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis Central Senior High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 53.1 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 Fort Dodge High School and Lewis Central Senior High School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dodge High School: 1,020. Lewis Central Senior High School: 1,020. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dodge High School and Lewis Central Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Fort Dodge High School is 298th of 319 and Lewis Central Senior High School is 106th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).