Jessie Franklin Taylor vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
195 students
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students
| Measure | Jessie Franklin Taylor Des Moines, Iowa | North High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #317 of 319 |
| National rank | – | #14448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 195 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 88.2%).
- •Jessie Franklin Taylor does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.6).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 195.
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 Jessie Franklin Taylor better than North High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jessie Franklin Taylor and North High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Franklin Taylor: 195. North High School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Franklin Taylor and North High School rank in Iowa?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is unranked and North High School is 317th of 319 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).