Great Oaks High School and Career Center vs Saydel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Great Oaks High School and Career Center Des Moines, Iowa | Saydel High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 319 | #282 of 319 |
| National rank | #1852 of 16,910 | #6284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 72 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 58.1).
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 52.8%).
- •Saydel High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 36.0).
- •Saydel High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 72.
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center is a charter school while Saydel High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center better than Saydel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks High School and Career Center ranks higher (76.5 vs 58.1 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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center and Saydel High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center: 72. Saydel High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks High School and Career Center and Saydel High School rank in Iowa?
Great Oaks High School and Career Center is 136th of 319 and Saydel High School is 282nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).