John R Mott Jr/Hi School vs Southeast Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R Mott Jr/Hi School
Postville · Public high · Grades 7–12
342 students
Southeast Valley High School
Gowrie · Public high · Grades 9–12
340 students
| Measure | John R Mott Jr/Hi School Postville, Iowa | Southeast Valley High School Gowrie, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 319 | #311 of 319 |
| National rank | #11274 of 16,910 | #9570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Postville | Gowrie |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 38.7).
- •Southeast Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 78.9%).
- •John R Mott Jr/Hi School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.9).
- •John R Mott Jr/Hi School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 340.
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 John R Mott Jr/Hi School better than Southeast Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Valley High School ranks higher (45.5 vs 38.7 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 John R Mott Jr/Hi School and Southeast Valley High School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Postville and Gowrie in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R Mott Jr/Hi School: 342. Southeast Valley High School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R Mott Jr/Hi School and Southeast Valley High School rank in Iowa?
John R Mott Jr/Hi School is 313th of 319 and Southeast Valley High School is 311th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).