Hoover High School vs Lawson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Des Moines, Iowa | Lawson Elementary School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #315 of 319 | #60 of 654 |
| National rank | #12978 of 16,910 | #1640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 898 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 86% |
| city | Des Moines | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 31.6).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 39%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 80%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.9).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 545.
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 High School better than Lawson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 31.6 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 High School and Lawson Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 898. Lawson Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and Lawson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover High School is 315th of 319 and Lawson Elementary School is 60th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).