Johnston Senior High School vs Prairie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,820 students
Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,766 students
| Measure | Johnston Senior High School Johnston, Iowa | Prairie High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 319 | #201 of 319 |
| National rank | #1958 of 16,910 | #2893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,820 | 1,766 |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 1,766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 64% |
| city | Johnston | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 71.7).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 64%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 29.8%).
- •Prairie High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •Johnston Senior High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 1,766.
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 Johnston Senior High School better than Prairie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Senior High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 71.7 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 Johnston Senior High School and Prairie High School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Senior High School: 1,820. Prairie High School: 1,766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Senior High School and Prairie High School rank in Iowa?
Johnston Senior High School is 142nd of 319 and Prairie High School is 201st of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).