Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School vs Tri-Center High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School
Marengo · Public high · Grades 7–12
229 students
Tri-Center High School
Neola · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School Marengo, Iowa | Tri-Center High School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 319 | #176 of 319 |
| National rank | #664 of 16,910 | #2549 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 54.5% |
| city | Marengo | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 73.2).
- •Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54.5%).
- •Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Tri-Center High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.6%).
- •Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 225.
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 Valley Jr-Sr High School better than Tri-Center High School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (84.7 vs 73.2 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 Valley Jr-Sr High School and Tri-Center High School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Marengo and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School: 229. Tri-Center High School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School and Tri-Center High School rank in Iowa?
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is 32nd of 319 and Tri-Center High School is 176th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).