George Washington High School vs Johnson STEAM Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,182 students
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | George Washington High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Johnson STEAM Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 319 | #614 of 654 |
| National rank | #4930 of 16,910 | #26745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,182 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 47.6).
- •George Washington High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •George Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •George Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 70.4%).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.4).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 324.
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 George Washington High School better than Johnson STEAM Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 47.6 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 George Washington High School and Johnson STEAM Academy School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington High School: 1,182. Johnson STEAM Academy School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington High School and Johnson STEAM Academy School rank in Iowa?
George Washington High School is 262nd of 319 and Johnson STEAM Academy School is 614th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).