Highland High School vs Melcher-Dallas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High School
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
Melcher-Dallas High School
Melcher · Public high · Grades 7–12
151 students
| Measure | Highland High School Riverside, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas High School Melcher, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 319 | #274 of 319 |
| National rank | #589 of 16,910 | #5311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 149 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 49.5% |
| city | Riverside | Melcher |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 61.9).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 49.5%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 30.5%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Melcher-Dallas High School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 149.
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 Highland High School better than Melcher-Dallas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (85.6 vs 61.9 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 Highland High School and Melcher-Dallas High School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Melcher in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 149. Melcher-Dallas High School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Melcher-Dallas High School rank in Iowa?
Highland High School is 27th of 319 and Melcher-Dallas High School is 274th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).