Johnson Elementary vs Spencer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Elementary
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
201 students
Spencer High School
Spencer · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary Spencer, Iowa | Spencer High School Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 654 | #204 of 319 |
| National rank | #15453 of 50,301 | #2951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 201 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Spencer | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 64.0).
- •Spencer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 53.2%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.2).
- •Spencer High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 201.
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 Johnson Elementary better than Spencer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 64.0 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 Johnson Elementary and Spencer High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary: 201. Spencer High School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary and Spencer High School rank in Iowa?
Johnson Elementary is 507th of 654 and Spencer High School is 204th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).