Iowa City High School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #237 of 319 | #94 of 654 |
| National rank | #4015 of 16,910 | #2211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,666 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 67.2).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 53.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 325.
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 Iowa City High School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 67.2 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 Iowa City High School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa City High School: 1,666. Longfellow Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa City High School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 and Longfellow Elementary School is 94th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).