Hoover Elementary School vs West Branch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
West Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School West Branch, Iowa | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #416 of 654 | #124 of 319 |
| National rank | #11237 of 50,301 | #1672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| city | West Branch | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Branch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 70.1).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •West Branch High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •West Branch High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 353 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 Hoover Elementary School better than West Branch High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Branch High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 70.1 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 Hoover Elementary School and West Branch High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Branch and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 353. West Branch High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and West Branch High School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 416th of 654 and West Branch High School is 124th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).