Humboldt High School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humboldt High School
Humboldt · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Taft Elementary School
Humboldt · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
369 students
| Measure | Humboldt High School Humboldt, Iowa | Taft Elementary School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 319 | #3 of 654 |
| National rank | #1563 of 16,910 | #428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 464 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Humboldt | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 78.1).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Humboldt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.6%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.0).
- •Humboldt High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 369.
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 Humboldt High School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 78.1 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 Humboldt High School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Humboldt and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Humboldt High School: 464. Taft Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Humboldt High School and Taft Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Humboldt High School is 113th of 319 and Taft Elementary School is 3rd of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).