Hudson High School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson High School
Hudson · Public high · Grades 7–12
371 students
West High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
| Measure | Hudson High School Hudson, Iowa | West High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 319 | #294 of 319 |
| National rank | #531 of 16,910 | #7198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 1,696 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 1,696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| city | Hudson | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hudson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 54.5).
- •Hudson High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Hudson High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Hudson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 59.1%).
- •Hudson High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 371.
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 Hudson High School better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hudson High School ranks higher (86.2 vs 54.5 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 Hudson High School and West High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson High School: 371. West High School: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson High School and West High School rank in Iowa?
Hudson High School is 20th of 319 and West High School is 294th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).