Harding Elementary School vs Mason City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
Mason City High School
Mason City · Public high · Grades 9–12
891 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | Mason City High School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 654 | #257 of 319 |
| National rank | #26549 of 50,301 | #4708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Mason City | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 47.9).
- •Mason City High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Mason City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Mason City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 45.2%).
- •Harding Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Mason City High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 387.
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 Harding Elementary School better than Mason City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason City High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.9 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 Harding Elementary School and Mason City High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary School: 387. Mason City High School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary School and Mason City High School rank in Iowa?
Harding Elementary School is 613th of 654 and Mason City High School is 257th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).