Gateway High School vs MMCRU High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 9–12
213 students
MMCRU High School
Marcus · Public high · Grades 9–12
213 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Ottumwa, Iowa | MMCRU High School Marcus, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #316 of 319 | #121 of 319 |
| National rank | #13576 of 16,910 | #1617 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| city | Ottumwa | Marcus |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MMCRU High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 28.9).
- •MMCRU High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 62%).
- •MMCRU High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 30.4).
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 Gateway High School better than MMCRU High School?
On the Success Index (US), MMCRU High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 28.9 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 Gateway High School and MMCRU High School?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Marcus in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 213. MMCRU High School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and MMCRU High School rank in Iowa?
Gateway High School is 316th of 319 and MMCRU High School is 121st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).