Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Iowa City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #458 of 654 | #237 of 319 |
| National rank | #13009 of 50,301 | #4015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 1,666 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 1,666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.6 vs 67.2).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 46.6%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 464.
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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School better than Iowa City High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Iowa City High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 464. Iowa City High School: 1,666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Iowa City High School rank in Iowa?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 458th of 654 and Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).