Kingsley-Pierson High School vs Newell-Fonda High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley-Pierson High School
Kingsley · Public high · Grades 9–12
141 students
Newell-Fonda High School
Newell · Public high · Grades 9–12
138 students
| Measure | Kingsley-Pierson High School Kingsley, Iowa | Newell-Fonda High School Newell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 319 | #225 of 319 |
| National rank | #559 of 16,910 | #3531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 141 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 49.5% |
| city | Kingsley | Newell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 69.1).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 49.5%).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 69.5%).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 34.8%).
- •Newell-Fonda High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Kingsley-Pierson High School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 138.
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 Kingsley-Pierson High School better than Newell-Fonda High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley-Pierson High School ranks higher (85.9 vs 69.1 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 Kingsley-Pierson High School and Newell-Fonda High School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Kingsley and Newell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley-Pierson High School: 141. Newell-Fonda High School: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley-Pierson High School and Newell-Fonda High School rank in Iowa?
Kingsley-Pierson High School is 24th of 319 and Newell-Fonda High School is 225th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).