Indianola High School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indianola High School
Indianola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Indianola High School Indianola, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 319 | #309 of 319 |
| National rank | #2736 of 16,910 | #9222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,165 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| city | Indianola | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indianola High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 46.9).
- •Indianola High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Indianola High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Indianola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 54.8%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Indianola High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 1,146.
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 Indianola High School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Indianola High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 46.9 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 Indianola High School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indianola High School: 1,165. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indianola High School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Indianola High School is 188th of 319 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 309th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).