Hinton Elementary School vs South Central Calhoun Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinton Elementary School
Hinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
299 students
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
Rockwell City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
299 students
| Measure | Hinton Elementary School Hinton, Iowa | South Central Calhoun Elementary School Rockwell City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #119 of 654 | #254 of 654 |
| National rank | #2678 of 50,301 | #5877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Hinton | Rockwell City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 78.5).
- •Hinton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hinton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hinton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 44.5%).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
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 Hinton Elementary School better than South Central Calhoun Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinton Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 78.5 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 Hinton Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Elementary School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Hinton and Rockwell City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinton Elementary School: 299. South Central Calhoun Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinton Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hinton Elementary School is 119th of 654 and South Central Calhoun Elementary School is 254th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).