Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs West Branch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.0 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
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #458 of 654 | #124 of 319 |
| National rank | #13009 of 50,301 | #1672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64.5% |
| city | Iowa City | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Branch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 67.6).
- •West Branch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 46.6%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 273.
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 West Branch High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Branch High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 67.6 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School and West Branch High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 464. West Branch High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and West Branch High School rank in Iowa?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 458th of 654 and West Branch High School is 124th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).