Hampton-Dumont High School vs Saydel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton-Dumont High School
Hampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Hampton-Dumont High School Hampton, Iowa | Saydel High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 319 | #282 of 319 |
| National rank | #4745 of 16,910 | #6284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Hampton | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampton-Dumont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 58.1).
- •Hampton-Dumont High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hampton-Dumont High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 52.8%).
- •Hampton-Dumont High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Saydel High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 457.
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 Hampton-Dumont High School better than Saydel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hampton-Dumont High School ranks higher (64.1 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 Hampton-Dumont High School and Saydel High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampton-Dumont High School: 457. Saydel High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampton-Dumont High School and Saydel High School rank in Iowa?
Hampton-Dumont High School is 258th of 319 and Saydel High School is 282nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).