Johnston Senior High School vs South Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 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
South Prairie Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Johnston Senior High School Johnston, Iowa | South Prairie Elementary Grimes, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #142 of 319 | #66 of 654 |
| National rank | #1958 of 16,910 | #1691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,820 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Johnston | Grimes |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 75.9).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 30.3%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.9).
- •Johnston Senior High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 436.
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 South Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Prairie Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 75.9 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 South Prairie Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Grimes in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Senior High School: 1,820. South Prairie Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Senior High School and South Prairie Elementary rank in Iowa?
Johnston Senior High School is 142nd of 319 and South Prairie Elementary is 66th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).