Heritage Elementary vs Johnston Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Grimes, Iowa | Johnston Senior High School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 654 | #142 of 319 |
| National rank | #2676 of 50,301 | #1958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 530 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Grimes | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 75.9).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.9).
- •Johnston Senior High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 530.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Johnston Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 75.9 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 Heritage Elementary and Johnston Senior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 530. Johnston Senior High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Johnston Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 118th of 654 and Johnston Senior High School is 142nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).