Harris-Lake Park High School vs Starmont High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris-Lake Park High School
Lake Park · Public high · Grades 6–12
174 students
Starmont High School
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Harris-Lake Park High School Lake Park, Iowa | Starmont High School Arlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 319 | #172 of 319 |
| National rank | #1093 of 16,910 | #2492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 174 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| city | Lake Park | Arlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris-Lake Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 73.4).
- •Harris-Lake Park High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Harris-Lake Park High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Harris-Lake Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 49.4%).
- •Harris-Lake Park High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
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 Harris-Lake Park High School better than Starmont High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harris-Lake Park High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 73.4 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 Harris-Lake Park High School and Starmont High School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Lake Park and Arlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris-Lake Park High School: 174. Starmont High School: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris-Lake Park High School and Starmont High School rank in Iowa?
Harris-Lake Park High School is 72nd of 319 and Starmont High School is 172nd of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).