Jefferson Elementary School vs Mason City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Mason City Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ4
292 students
Mason City High School
Mason City Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
891 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | Mason City High School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 654 | #257 of 319 |
| National rank | #4710 of 50,301 | #4708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PKβ4 | Grades 9β12 |
| Students | 292 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Mason City | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 64.3).
- β’Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- β’Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- β’Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 41.2%).
- β’Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.8).
- β’Mason City High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 292.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Mason City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.3 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Mason City High School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Mason City and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 292. Mason City High School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Mason City High School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Elementary School is 198th of 654 and Mason City High School is 257th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).