Johnston Senior High School vs Timber Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.1 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
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
| Measure | Johnston Senior High School Johnston, Iowa | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #142 of 319 | #93 of 654 |
| National rank | #1958 of 16,910 | #2181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,820 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 75.9).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27.3%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.9).
- •Johnston Senior High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 667.
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 Timber Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Ridge Elementary ranks higher (85.6 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 Timber Ridge Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Senior High School: 1,820. Timber Ridge Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Senior High School and Timber Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Johnston Senior High School is 142nd of 319 and Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).