Hoover High School vs Mason City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 174 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
Mason City High School
Mason City · Public high · Grades 9–12
891 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Des Moines, Iowa | Mason City High School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 319 | #257 of 319 |
| National rank | #12978 of 16,910 | #4708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 59% |
| city | Des Moines | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 31.6).
- •Mason City High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Mason City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Mason City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 80%).
- •Mason City High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.9).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 891.
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 Mason City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason City High School ranks higher (64.3 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 Mason City High School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 898. Mason City High School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and Mason City High School rank in Iowa?
Hoover High School is 315th of 319 and Mason City High School is 257th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).