Grant Wood Elementary School vs Iowa City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
| Measure | Grant Wood Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 654 | #237 of 319 |
| National rank | #23551 of 50,301 | #4015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 1,666 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 1,666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 52.3).
- •Iowa City High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 68%).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 306.
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 Grant Wood Elementary School better than Iowa City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa City High School ranks higher (67.2 vs 52.3 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 Grant Wood Elementary School and Iowa City High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Wood Elementary School: 306. Iowa City High School: 1,666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Wood Elementary School and Iowa City High School rank in Iowa?
Grant Wood Elementary School is 594th of 654 and Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).