Iowa Falls - Alden High School vs Spirit Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Iowa Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
Spirit Lake High School
Spirit Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Iowa Falls - Alden High School Iowa Falls, Iowa | Spirit Lake High School Spirit Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #157 of 319 | #39 of 319 |
| National rank | #2195 of 16,910 | #745 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Iowa Falls | Spirit Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spirit Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 74.7).
- •Spirit Lake High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Spirit Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Spirit Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 30.4%).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 393.
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 Falls - Alden High School better than Spirit Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spirit Lake High School ranks higher (84.1 vs 74.7 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 Falls - Alden High School and Spirit Lake High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Iowa Falls and Spirit Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School: 398. Spirit Lake High School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Falls - Alden High School and Spirit Lake High School rank in Iowa?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 157th of 319 and Spirit Lake High School is 39th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).