Highland High School vs Murray Jr/Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 206 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
Murray Jr/Sr High
Murray · Public high · Grades 6–12
145 students
| Measure | Highland High School Riverside, Iowa | Murray Jr/Sr High Murray, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 319 | #171 of 319 |
| National rank | #589 of 16,910 | #2465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 149 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 72% |
| city | Riverside | Murray |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 73.5).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 38.6%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 145.
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 Murray Jr/Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (85.6 vs 73.5 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 Murray Jr/Sr High?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Murray in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 149. Murray Jr/Sr High: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Murray Jr/Sr High rank in Iowa?
Highland High School is 27th of 319 and Murray Jr/Sr High is 171st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).