Graettinger-Terril High School vs North Iowa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graettinger-Terril High School
Graettinger · Public high · Grades 9–12
128 students
North Iowa High School
Buffalo Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
124 students
| Measure | Graettinger-Terril High School Graettinger, Iowa | North Iowa High School Buffalo Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #290 of 319 | #264 of 319 |
| National rank | #6928 of 16,910 | #4966 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 128 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Graettinger | Buffalo Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Iowa High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 55.4).
- •North Iowa High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •North Iowa High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 49.5%).
- •North Iowa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 46.1%).
- •Graettinger-Terril High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.7).
- •Graettinger-Terril High School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 124.
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 Graettinger-Terril High School better than North Iowa High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Iowa High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 55.4 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 Graettinger-Terril High School and North Iowa High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Graettinger and Buffalo Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graettinger-Terril High School: 128. North Iowa High School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graettinger-Terril High School and North Iowa High School rank in Iowa?
Graettinger-Terril High School is 290th of 319 and North Iowa High School is 264th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).