Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School vs West Monona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
Glidden · Public high · Grades 7–12
163 students
West Monona High School
Onawa · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
| Measure | Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School Glidden, Iowa | West Monona High School Onawa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 319 | #185 of 319 |
| National rank | #2255 of 16,910 | #2674 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 163 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| city | Glidden | Onawa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 72.6).
- •West Monona High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •West Monona High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 42.2%).
- •West Monona High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 161.
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 Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School better than West Monona High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 72.6 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 Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School and West Monona High School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Glidden and Onawa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School: 163. West Monona High School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School and West Monona High School rank in Iowa?
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School is 163rd of 319 and West Monona High School is 185th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).