Iowa City High School vs Southeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 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
Southeast Middle School
Iowa City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,269 students
| Measure | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa | Southeast Middle School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 319 | #173 of 239 |
| National rank | #4015 of 16,910 | #3521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,666 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 67.2).
- •Iowa City High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 47.4%).
- •Southeast Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 1,269.
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 Southeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Middle School ranks higher (69.2 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 Southeast Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa City High School: 1,666. Southeast Middle School: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa City High School and Southeast Middle School rank in Iowa?
Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 and Southeast Middle School is 173rd of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).