Iowa City High School vs West Branch 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.
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #237 of 319 | #124 of 319 |
| National rank | #4015 of 16,910 | #1672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,666 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 64.5% |
| city | Iowa City | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Branch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 67.2).
- •Iowa City High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 64.5%).
- •West Branch High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •West Branch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 42%).
- •West Branch High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 273.
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 West Branch High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Branch High School ranks higher (77.4 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 West Branch High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa City High School: 1,666. West Branch High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa City High School and West Branch High School rank in Iowa?
Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 and West Branch High School is 124th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).